1. I saw on her cheek a mole
Like kohl, her gaze into the darkness
١. رأيت على خدِّها شامَةً
كَحُلكة ناظرها في السوادِ
2. So I said why have you made the red rose blue
And lined your blush with ink
٢. فقلت لها لِمْ عجمتِ الشقيق
وعارضْتِ حُمرتَهُ بالمداد
3. She said I shielded my cheek and self
From the evil eye and gaze that seeks more
٣. فقالت حَمَيْتُ بها وَجْنتي
من العين والنظر المستزاد