1. I was distressed, though my patience is not enduring,
And my soul refused all but aversion,

2. And I feared, though God protected me from
Seeing a frowning, gloomy day.

3. One evening it was said Crown of Faith was ill
And frail - what a great loss that would be!

4. So the hearts of excellence trembled
With a fear that filled their breasts.

5. But the herald brought me the news of his recovery
From his illness, so I kissed the herald.

6. And had I not been a poor man,
I would have rewarded him to enrich the poor.

7. But according to my meager means
I vowed offerings to God.

8. Yet to my Lord I was but His thankful
And reverent servant in His benevolence.

9. And I spoke - and a great honor came to me -
Words that were honest, not false.

10. When the Kendi, Crown of Faith, triumphed
And was not defeated, joy triumphed.

11. And by his recovery my era became radiant,
Gleaming, sparkling, light upon light.

12. Its raven remains there copiously,
Living well, refusing to fly.

13. Before the exalted king, from whom comes a crown
Above which time has defeated eras.

14. So the Persian was Abu Ali
Before the Support whose rule grasped affairs.

15. O father of fortune, hear from me verses
That came to you seeking your pardon.

16. The Kendi reciter is like one who gifted
Poetry to the hajar al-tumur.

17. And here I am, head bowed in shyness,
Though I were Al-Farazdaq or Jarir.

18. You have surpassed people in the realm of glory,
So the world did not look upon your like.

19. You were given what no people were given,
So live a life by which you defeat the eagles.

20. And were it not for weakness, I would come to you racing
To look upon your moon-like brilliant face.

21. And you know what I have exhaled herein,
So how can I inform the wise one?