1. My critic, cease your blame of one
Who dares attempt a journey and sojourn.
١. أَلائِمَتِي كُفِّي الْمَلامَ عَن الَّذِي
أُحَاوِلُهُ مِنْ رِحْلَةٍ وَسِفَارِ
2. For were it not the radiant full moon's rise
Delays would overcome his quest for secrets.
٢. فَلَوْلا سُرَى الْبَدْرِ الْمُنِيرِ لَعَاقَهُ
عَنِ التِّمِّ لُبْثٌ فِي مَغِيبِ سِرَارِ