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When we're open, we're turned from our visit

إذا انبسطنا رددنا عن زيارتنا

1. When we're open, we're turned from our visit
Or if withdrawn, blame closely trails discontent

١. إِذا اِنبَسَطنا رُدِدنا عَن زِيارَتِنا
أَوِ اِنقَبَضنا فَلَومٌ موشِكُ المَضَضِ

2. So ceaseless hardship and rebuff will remain
From you - be we open or uptight

٢. فَلَيسَ تَنفَكُّ مِن مَنعٍ وَمِن عَذَلٍ
مِنكُم بِمُنبَسِطٍ مِنّا وَمُنقَبَضِ

3. What hope has one seeking favor, when his eyes
See but denial and refusal at your door

٣. ماظَنُّ مُستَوهِبِ الجَدوى إِذا نَظَرَت
عَيناهُ عِندَكُمُ إِخفاقُ مُقتَرِضِ

4. The minister's letters to deputies, recompense
For what I sought, or of similar kind

٤. كُتبُ الوَزيرِ إِلى عُمّالِهِ عِوَضٌ
مِمّا تَطَلَّبتُ أَو جِنسٌ مِنَ العِوَضِ

5. So do not begrudge either need, for no excuse
Has one of meager worth who gives too little

٥. فَلا تَضُنّوا بِإِحدى الحاجَتَينِ فَلا
عُذرٌ لِمانِعِ داني القَدرِ مُنخَفِضِ