1. I saw Mas'ud in a gathering
When we turned aside to drink the late-night cups
١. شاهَدتُ مَسعودَ في مَجلِسٍ
فَلَمّا اِنتَحَينا لِشُربِ الغَلَس
2. He sang, while we were in the midst of pleasure -
Some shuddered, some fell asleep
٢. تَغَنّى وَنَحنُ عَلى لَذَّةٍ
فَأَرعَدَ بَعضٌ وَبَعضٌ نَعَس