1. Say to 'Ammar ibn 'Amma
Do not make light of me
١. قلْ لِعمَّارِ بن عمَّا
ر ألا تُعظِمُ قدري
2. With your idle talk and family
Do not trifle with my poetry
٢. بحِرِ اِخْتِكْ وحِرِ والِ
دَتْكَ لا تعْبَث بشعْري
3. And let me enjoy the delight
Of marriage, complying with my will
٣. وأذِقْني فرجَ الزوْ
جة مُنقاداً لأمري
4. And remember, though you forget
The honor of your aunt and uncle
٤. وتذكَّر حين تنسى
حِرَ عَمَّتْكَ وأيري
5. Your aunt's honor is for neighbors
But you do not realize
٥. حِرُ خالَتِكَ للجي
ران لكن لستَ تدري