1. The stranger wept for himself,
Though his longing for loved ones was near,
١. بكى على نفسهِ غريبُ
نائي الكرى شوقُهُ قريبُ
2. For in Baghdad, where his heart delighted,
Was a beloved friend so dear,
٢. له ببغدادَ حيث يهوى
إلفٌ إلى قلبه حبيبُ
3. A radiant sun, like a fresh green branch,
That never set, was always near,
٣. غصنٌ نضيرٌ علتهُ شمسٌ
مشرقةٌ ما لها غروبُ
4. How could he hope to live, O morning dew!
When his healer was no longer here.
٤. وكيفَ يرجى الحياة صبٌ
قد غابَ عن دائهِ الطبيبُ