1. Amr complained of my satire though it enhanced
His status and rank by what I said of him

2. Yet he ignored his own wronging me, intent
On finding fault. How strange is Time and its whims!

3. And you, Abu Khutam, who enjoyed my praise
Became standoffish when I sought your help.

4. I beg you shield me from my rivals’ slanders-
“Openhand whose bounty fulfilled hopes.”