1. On the same clove tree we have sat
And with its fragrance, the life was sweet
١. عَلى ذات القُرُنفل قَد حَطَطنا
وَكانَ بِطِيبِها طيب الحَياةِ
2. And when the world turned away, we fled
Like the awake fleeing from tyranny
٢. وَلَما وَلَت الدُنيا فَرَرنا
فرار الحيقُظان مِن البزاة
3. And we saw naught but my pain in a cup
We drank it, so O regrets, come forth
٣. وَلَم نَرَ غَير دردي بِكَأس
شربناها فَيا عبرات هات