1. Do not blame the heart for its passion
It has strayed from its path of tranquility
١. لا تَعذُلِ القَلبَ عَلى وَجدِهِ
قَد ضَلَّ عَن مَنهَجِ سُلوانِهِ
2. I have not seen a quarter like it, so faithful
I left it, following its people
٢. لَم أَرَ رَبعاً مِثلَهُ وافِياً
فارَقتُهُ في إِثرِ سُكّانِهِ