1. I remembered you while skulls were rolling
Under the windows and hands were flying,
١. وَلَقَد ذَكَرتُكِ وَالجَماجِمُ وُقَّعٌ
تَحتَ السَنابِكِ وَالأَكُفِّ تَطيرُ
2. While the zeal in the tumultuous horizon hovered,
As if it were eagles above eagles soaring.
٢. وَالهامُ في أُفُقِ العَجاجَةِ حُوَّمٌ
فَكَأَنَّها فَوقَ النُسورِ نُسورُ
3. Your memory gave me an exquisite delight,
Radiance and joy in me you brought to light.
٣. فَاِعتادَني مِن طيبِ ذِكرِكِ نَشوَةٌ
وَبَدَت عَلَيَّ بَشاشَةٌ وَسُرورُ
4. I thought I was amidst the joys of wine
While the flasks went round and zephyrs shone bright.
٤. فَظَنَنتُ أَنّي في مَجالِسِ لَذَّتي
وَالراحُ تُجلى وَالكُؤوسُ تَدورُ