1. He embodied my wishes for me
And I rejoiced, triumphant
١. ومَثَّلَهُ لي المُنى
فَرُحْتُ بِهِ ظافِرَا
2. I see him with me, present
Even if he is not present
٢. أراهُ معي حاضراً
وإنْ لَمْ يَكُن حاضِرَا
3. I envision him sleeping
I envision him awake
٣. وأُبْصِرُهُ نائِماً
وأبْصِرُهُ ساهِرَا
4. I am not forgetful of him
Nor am I mindful of him
٤. فلستُ له ناسِياً
ولستُ لَهُ ذَاكِرَا