1. I bid farewell to you as a man bids farewell to his homeland,
And as a longing dweller bids farewell to his dwelling.

2. I only kept my distance as time conceals
The abode from its madness.

3. A companion, had I bought with half my life from nations -
I would not have sold him however high his price.

4. If I feigned patience without you or sacrificed
My soul for it, such would be the patience of an eyelid without its spring.

5. I never exposed myself to the shame of old age except
Uthnun exposed himself by his beard.

6. So surrender Abu Salih to glory, made timeless
By the most praiseworthy fragrance of nieces in their prime.