1. The dwellings are empty of the beloved and his person
So longing works in the nights and their decrease
١. خَلتِ الديارُ من الحَبيبِ وشَخصِهِ
فالشوقُ يعملُ في السلوِّ ونَقصِهِ
2. And I have striven to show fortitude after him
If only the one who strives could benefit by his striving
٢. ولقد حَرصتُ على التجلُّدِ بعدَه
لو كان يَنتَفعُ الحَريصُ بحرصِهِ
3. And I have worn the robes of sickness for one who went away
Walking in the robes of beauty and its shirt
٣. ولبستُ أرديةَ السقامِ بمن غَدا
يَمشي بأردِيةِ الجَمالِ وقمصِهِ