1. I wrote to him seeking reunion
He excused himself with a promise in his reply
١. كَتَبتُ إِلَيهِ أَستَهدي وِصالاً
فَعلّلني بَوعدٍ في الجَوابِ
2. If only his reply would be good
And heal what sadness surrounds me
٢. أَلا لَيتَ الجَوابَ يَكونُ خَيراً
فَيُشفى ما أَحاطَ مِنَ الجَوى بي