1. My hopes shortened, my fate led to decay,
Though my life be long, soon I will pass away.
١. وَقَصَّرَ آمالي مآلي إِلى الرَدى
وَأَنّي وَإِن طالَ المدى سَوفَ أهلِكُ
2. I sustained a soul, stubborn and proud,
With water on my face, and gave what I could.
٢. فَصُنتُ بِماءِ الوَجه نَفساً أَبيةً
وَجادَت يَميني بِالَّذي كُنتُ أَملِكُ