1. I kissed his thirst
And tasted life's water from his lips
١. خالستُهُ قُبلَةً عَلى ظَمإٍ
فَذُقتُ ماءَ الحَياةِ مِن شَفَتِه
2. He perspired profusely from shyness
My cheek became a substitute for his lips
٢. فَاِرفضّ مِن فَرطِ خَجلَةٍ عَرَقاً
فَصارَ خَدّي بَديلَ مِنشَفَتِه