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