1. A Syrian apple
From the palm of a charming youth
١. تُفاحَةٌ شامِيَّةٌ
مِن كَفِّ ظَبيٍ غَزِلِ
2. Never since creation began
Was it created but for kisses
٢. ما خُلِقَت مُذ خُلِقَت
تِلكَ لِغَيرِ القُبَلِ
3. As if its redness
Were the redness of a shy cheek
٣. كَأَنَّما حُمرَتُها
حُمرَةُ خَدٍّ خَجِلِ