1. I kindled a spark of passion
It blazed fiercely with my vigor
١. أَطفت شَرارةَ لهوي
ولَوتْ بشدَّةِ عَدْوي
2. A flame ascended my being
And moved with the joy of my pine
٢. شُعَلٌ عَلَوْنَ مَفارقي
ومَضتْ ببهْجَةِ سَرْوي
3. When I tread its meters
Limping feet mattered not
٣. لما سَلكْتُ عَروضَها
ذهبَ الزِّحافُ بِحَذوي
4. O you who criticize with glee
This is no moment for blame
٤. يا أيُّها الشادِي صَهٍ
ليْسَتْ بساعةِ شَدْوِ