1. Even if I had composed my poetry with gravity
And not acted haughtily above my station and position
١. ولو أنني وقّرتُ شعري وَقارَهُ
ولم أترفّعْ عن مكاني وموْضعي
2. I would have considered it too bold to cast a glance at you
So exalted you are in my eyes that I dare not point a finger
٢. لأكبرتُ أن أومي إليك بنظرةٍ
لعُظْمِكَ عندي أو أشيرَ بأصبَعي