1. I grew weary of standing by the wayside
Seeking what was once my right
١. سَئِمتُ مِنَ الوُقوفِ عَلى الطَريقِ
أُطالِبُ بِالقَديمِ مِنَ الحُقوقِ
2. Yet the most galling words to reach my ears
Were masked by brilliant wit and clever quips
٢. وَأَنكَدُ ما سَمِعتُ بِهِطَليحٌ
يُعَلَّلُ بِاللَوامِعِ وَالبُروقِ