1. The migrant reached the migrant, hoping
In eternity to get the soft, wispy air
١. وَصَلَ الهَجيرَ إِلى الهَجيرِ لَعَلَّهُ
في الخُلدِ يَظفَرُ بِالهَواءِ السَجسَجِ
2. The cold of roses robbed him of restful sleep
When it clothed him in violet's cold
٢. سَلَبتُهُ بُردَ الوَردِ راحَةُ ميتَةٍ
غَصَبتَهُ حينَ كَسَتهُ بُردَ بَنفسَجِ
3. The yellow date palms concealed him
As if he had not woven them as clothing
٣. غَشّاهُ مُصفَرُّ الأَنامِلِ خافِياً
فَكَأَنَّهُ لِبَنانِهِ لَم يَنسُجِ
4. He turned away, leaving his wedding party and daughters
To reap the sweetest tasting food of bitterness
٤. وَلّى وَخَلَّفَ عِرسَهُ وَبَناتِهِ
يَجنينَ أَطيَبَ مَطعَمٍ مِن عَوسَجِ