1. I did not expect, while the days were alluring
To humble the esteem of my noble brother and lineage,

2. That I would extend a hand to the most tender of both worlds
My hand to attach whatever ability I was granted.

3. And if he rose above my father in
Status and I became an impoverished brother,

4. Until I asked you, O most compassionate of men, for
My weakness you strengthened me, and O gentlest of creations, you supported me.

5. Yet you continued to indulge me with expectations that
Strain my chest and force me reluctantly to anger.

6. Far be it from the integrity of promises made by you
That indulgence would instill in them any falsehood.

7. I indeed wonder, while days were not created
Except to introduce phases of wonder,

8. Who can guarantee me that if I left my homeland
Or died, he would do good for me after me?

9. Yet here I am in the course of life asking him
For what cannot be asked without response.

10. As for loyalty, it is something you have heard of
But will not see even if you strive to seek it.