1. By my dark-skinned beloved, from whom
I gained a crescent moon that's clear to see
١. بأبي الأسمر الذي فزتُ منه
بهلالٍ يبين للناظرينا
2. He gave us drink but didn't quench our thirst
We sipped his saliva, and were satisfied
٢. قد سقانا فما شفانا مداماً
وشربنا من ريقه فروينا