1. I would write as much as my longing allowed
Exhausting all pens and ink,
١. كتبتُ ولو قَدَرْتُ بقدر شوقي
لأفنيتُ القراطِسَ والمِدادا
2. But I sufficed with a greeting
That reminds you of loyalty and affection
٢. ولكنّي اقتصرتُ على سلامٍ
يذكّرك الولايَة والودادا