1. O you who when an adversary confronts me
His generous palm hastens to help me

2. There is no relief in high places, Abu Faraj
Unless it comes from your highness unsolicited

3. Tomorrow morning I will complain of the early risers
When the peace delegation disperses in groups

4. They make me the target of their congratulations
I hear papers rustling from each one

5. Order them to direct their course away from me
For a feast without expense is no feast

6. Things that persist in recurring to me
And today they have intensified and drawn closer