1. Ibn Tawq said to his bride
When he saw with her his page
١. قالَ ابنُ طَوق لعِرسِهِ
لمَّا رَأى مَعها غُلامَه
2. "Do not blame me for his being here
You have more right to blame."
٢. لا تَعذُلينِي فيهِ أن
تِ أحَقُّ مِنه بالمَلامَه
3. She replied "Can you really believe
That I have committed adultery?
٣. قالَت أتحسَبُني زَنَي
تُ وما زَنيتُ ولا كَرامَه
4. I have done no wrong.
But your prowess is on the wane
٤. لكنَّ قَرنكَ قَد وَهَى
فاحتاجَ مِن ساقي دِعامَه