1. The time that's passed will not come back again
No hopes revived, no courage will remain

2. I almost stopped advising stubborn souls
If not for he who dons the turban's train

3. The days wear on, war 'gainst my pleas they wage
If peace should come, it will not long remain

4. I see the youth pursuing lofty goals
No wonder I, like them, hopes entertain

5. Ingrained whims they hold, hard to extract
Not helped by men who raise the flags in vain

6. God's lands will ever seek one who reforms
But not be pleased by men of sword and fang