1. She looked at me with the eyes of one who is no longer equitable,
When her glance had the power to slay me,
١. نظَرت إليَّ بعينِ من لم يَعدلِ
لمَّا تمكنَ طرفُها مِن مَقتلي
2. When my temples were lit up with grey hairs of parting,
She became averse like one who has put on his cloak.
٢. لما أضاءَت بالمَشيبِ مفارقي
صَدَّت صُدودَ مُفارقٍ مُتجمِّلِ
3. So I took to wooing her with flattery to gain access to her,
While the grey hairs were winking at her not to do it.
٣. فَجعلتُ أطلبُ وصلَها بِتَملقٍ
والشيبُ يغمزُها بألا تفعلي