1. The narcissus deserves merit though some disdain it
Above all varieties of roses, it was given distinction
١. للنَّرْجس الفضلُ برغْم من رغَمْ
على صُنوف الوَرْد والفضْلُ قِسَمْ
2. The eye before the tooth as it smiles
What about the cheek as it blushes red
٢. العين قبْل السِّنِّ وهْي المُبْتَسَمْ
فما لها والخدُّ وهْي الملتدَمْ
3. It is but a blessing of blessings
How beautiful its form, how pleasant its breeze
٣. ما هُوَ إلا نعْمةٌ من النِّعمْ
ما أحسن الشكل وما أذكى النَّسمْ