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His promise of sleep is an ancient promise

عهده بالرقاد عهد قديم

1. His promise of sleep is an ancient promise
He is a resident of overwhelming sorrows

١. عهدُهُ بالرقادِ عهدٌ قديمُ
إنهُ ظاعِن العزاءِ مُقيمُ

2. His link with illness is a momentary glance
His glances are always listless and sick

٢. وصلتهُ بالسقمِ لحظةُ طرفٍ
لحظُهُ دائمُ الفُتورِ سقيمُ

3. His tears did not kiss his cheek until
A generous heart was revealed in him

٣. لم تصافِحُ دموعُهُ الخدَّ حتى
بانَ منهُ قلبٌ عليهِ كريمُ

4. Rather an eye surrendered him to confusion
It drew from him a sigh that does not blame

٤. إنَّما أسلمتهُ بالغَنجِ عينٌ
أمكنَت منهُ زفرةً لا تُلِيمُ