1. This is a lover nearing,
And that a spy lurking,
١. هَذا حَبيبٌ وَصولُ
وَذا رَقيبٌ صَرومُ
2. And yonder a fissure of youth,
Most tender, yet heedless,
٢. وَذاكَ شَرخُ شَبابٍ
أَغَرُّ وَهوَ بَهيمُ
3. A coffeehouse and singing,
A drinking-companion and friend,
٣. وَقَهوَةٌ وَغِناءُ
وَسامِرٌ وَنَديمُ
4. So take what is yours in it,
For nothing can last.
٤. فَخُذ نَصيبُكَ مِنهُ
فَلَيسَ شَيءٌ يَدومُ