1. I had herbs that were
For onlookers, gardens
١. عندي حشائشُ كانتْ
للنّاظِرينَ رياضاً
2. That delight the eyes and became
Alleviators of illnesses
٢. تُلهي العيونَ وصارتْ
تُزَوِّلُ الأمراضا
3. And I am not reluctant
To sell them for pearls
٣. وَلَستُ بالدُّرِّ عنها
في بَيْعِها مُعتاضا