1. I have entrusted to the weave of salt
Whatever salt I desired
١. أودَعْتُ نسجَ المِلَحِ
ما شئتُه من مُلَحِ
2. And within it were affirmed
Beauties that do not fade
٢. فأُثْبِتَتْ خلالَهُ
محاسنٌ ما تنمحى
3. A wine-bearer passed it around
It had been placed in a drinking glass
٣. دارتْ به مُدامةٌ
قد أودِعَتْ في قدَحِ
4. By Allah, from one immersed in it
And one receiving the morning in it
٤. للهِ من مُغتَبِقٍ
فيها ومن مُصطَبِحِ
5. Rejoice, O Son of the Opener
While it is the camel of joy
٥. انْعَرَ يا ابنَ فاتحٍ
وهو نعيرُ الفرَحِ