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I contemplated Hamdan and said to my companion:

تأملت حمدانا فقلت لصاحبي

1. I contemplated Hamdan and said to my companion:
He was once one of the police officers of his time

١. تَأَمَّلتُ حَمداناً فَقُلتُ لِصاحِبي
لَقَد كانَ مِن شَرطي زَماناً مِنَ الدَهرِ

2. If his cheeks are now adorned with a beard
The insides of his thighs are still hairless

٢. فَإِن تَكُ قَد سالَت بِخَدَّيهِ لِحيَةٌ
فَباطِنُ فَخذَيهِ نَقِيٌّ مِنَ الشَعرِ

3. My brother recalls his bygone youth
And spends time reminiscing and remembering

٣. تَذَكَّر أَخي ما قَد مَضى مِن شَبابِهِ
وَنِلهُ عَلى تِلكَ الخِيالَةِ وَالذِكرِ

4. He has a charming beloved who calls to love
The hearts of all lovers, though she knows it not

٤. لَهُ مُقلَةٌ حَوراءُ تَدعو إِلى الصِبا
جَميعَ قُلوبِ العاشِقينَ وَما تَدري