1. A pool whose edges have become softened
Revealing at its depths what was hidden
١. وغديرٍ رقَّتْ حواشيه حتى
بان في قاعه الذي كان ساخا
2. As though doves alighting to drink
Pluck and tear its chicks from the surface
٢. فكأنَّ الحَمَامَ إذ وَرَدَتْهُ
من صَفَا مائه تَزُقُّ فِرَاخَا