1. The times bring me low, yet raise him high
Since Jibis went off to rule in Zarjusabur.

2. His wretched self I scorn, his words, his views-
All ugly and mean and vulgarized.

3. He scribbles verse, this clod without a mind
Deaf to all poesy, spreading blight.

4. The ignorant applaud him, and he sings
More rubbish from his font of idiocy.