1. Stand tall, O youths of passion
Before the time of departure in rhyming verse;

2. I have made you used to the likes of it
Among the everlasting good deeds.

3. From every sign that is not hidden from them,
I say: "O youths! An advice

4. Of what is provided precious:
Did you notice that the abode

5. Lies empty in the beehive?
Every cell was abandoned;

6. Empty of all honey.
Its circles have stopped working for you,

7. And they were confused.
Politics has become controlling it

8. With prohibitions.
So you deserted the dear homeland

9. To the farthest countries.
Tomorrow you are in a world

10. That is with civilization inclining away.
And I saw in it my youth,

11. And spent in it eight years.
I was not of the gruff heart

12. Or the rough nature.
Walk in it to learn

13. The secret of the lofty life.
And contemplate the building and

14. Recall the efforts spent constructing.
Taste the ripened fruits

15. And return to the clear springs.
And spend your youth, for its

16. Short hours are fleeting.
By God, there is no shame on you

17. In talking of singing girls,
Or coveting the magic of the glance

18. Of the enchanting eyes,
Or in theaters, for they refine

19. The gentle soul."