1. I see a sky in the Nile's meadow, its
Beauty increased, its necklaces adorned its steeds.
١. أَرى فلكاً في رَوضة النيل زادَها
بَهاء وَحلّى بِالعُقود جِيادها
2. It scowled at the sun disdainfully, spurning its light,
And raised a moon that illuminated its resting place.
٢. وَغضّ عَن الشَمس ازدراء بنورها
وَأَطلَع بَدراً قَد أَنار مهادها
3. I said, when the building was complete with glory chronicled:
A palace of Ismail erected with glory.
٣. فَقُلت وَقَد تَم البناء مؤرخاً
سراية إسماعيل بِالمَجد شادَها