1. A letter came to me from you, O friend
Sweeter than attaining wishes
١. أَتاني منكَ يا خلي كِتاب
أَلَذُّ مِن نَيل الأَماني
2. A letter filled with poetry adorned
With words racing their meanings
٢. كِتاب حَشوه شعر موشى
بِأَلفاظ تُسابقها المَعاني
3. When hearing and understanding listen to it
You'd think them both my betting horses
٣. إِذا أَصغى لَها سَمع وَفهم
حَسبتهما مَعاً فَرَسي رِهان