1. She saw a man made bulky by his abundant flesh
Seeking lofty ideals and acquiring noble traits
١. رَأَتْ رَجُلاً أَوْدَى بِوَافِرِ لَحْمِهِ
طِلاَبُ المَعالِي واكْتِسَابُ المَكارِمِ
2. Light of movement, striking as if his clothes
Were made of Indian gems cut by a sharp blade
٢. خَفِيفَ الحَشَا ضَرْباً كأَنَّ ثِيابَهُ
عَلَى قاطِعٍ مِنْ جَوْهَرِ الهِنْدِ صَارِمِ
3. So I said to her, "Do not be surprised, for I
See the fatness of youths as one of their flaws
٣. فَقُلْتُ لَها لاَ تَعْجَبِنَّ فإنني
أَرَى سِمَنَ الفِتْيانِ إحدَى المَشاتِمِ