1. The only son sent me when I was sick yesterday,
A cup of sugar and praise in his handwriting for me.
١. أرسل لي إبن الوَحِيدِ لَمَّا
مَرِضْتُ بالأَمسِ جَامَ سُكَّرْ
2. So I said this is repeated sugar,
That has sweetened my mouth and cheek,
٢. وَمِدْحَةً لي بِخّطهِ لي
فَقُلتُ ذا سُكَّرٌ مُكَرَّرْ
3. A necklace of drink and a necklace of gem.
٣. حَلَّى وَحَلَّى فمِي وَجِيدِي
عَقْدُ شَرابٍ وَعِقْدُ جَوْهَرْ