1. Whenever I saw a flash of lightning from her smile and teeth
My eyelids would shut in love for her and teeth

2. And if my camel wanted to stop its pace
For her sake I'd release its reins to gallop faster

3. So how can one whose face is ugly hope for tenderness
When from her he only sees harshness as sweetness

4. She made me sacrifice my soul in love for her
For her sleepy, kohl-lined eyes when they were tender

5. And she was gentle with me, not harsh
Upon her glances there’s no fire for those who adore her

6. I decided not to stop describing her stature
Unless to one fairer to beautifully describe her

7. He is the mighty Khedive of Egypt, its victor
Whose rising star shines with good fortune

8. He is the king from whose comfort rivers
Of wealth flowed in every valley of the world

9. He is the one who succeeded in governing his nation
By the good favor of his Lord in attaining his wishes

10. This is he who comes seeking success
For its heights in a new year that brings joy to the nation

11. And glory reached him with the good news dated
A year of Ismail's victory made beautiful