1. I saw him in frustration writing
A mistake he keeps erasing with his blows
١. ورأيتُه في الطِّرسِ يكتُبُ مرةً
غلطاً يُواصِل محوَهُ بِرُضابِهِ
2. I wished I was a paper in his hand
I wished he would not find his way or compose
٢. فوددتُ أنّي في يده صحيفةٌ
ووددتُه لا يهتَدِي لصَوابِهِ