1. This night's dew has hardened
And sleep refused its command
١. آبَ هذا اللَيلُ فَاِكتَنَعا
وَأَمَرَّ النَومُ وَاِمتَنَعا
2. In domes amidst still darkness
Olive trees around it have flourished
٢. في قِبابٍ وَسطَ دَسكَرَةٍ
حَولَها الزَيتونُ قَد يَنَعا
3. Settling after restless turning
From much whispering it has stilled
٣. خُرفَةً حَتّى إِذا اِرتَبَعَت
سَكَنَت مِن جِلِّقٍ بَيَعا
4. Go to another, seek a man
Who eats sleep and merchandise
٤. عِندَ غَيري فَاِلتَمِس رَجُلاً
يَأكُلُ التَنّومَ وَالسَلَعا
5. That I do not partake
And I view it as gross fare
٥. ذاكَ شَيءٌ لَستُ آكِلُهُ
وَأَراهُ مَأكَلاً فَظِعا