1. Drinking the wine of understanding is hard, so do not
Be misled into thinking you should drink it.

2. But forgetfulness too has its loved ones, and for some
Experience has shown it can be good.

3. Its meaning, as Abu Amir explains it,
Should not escape you - be sure to write it down.

4. Grasping it will save you from doubting its truth
Despite the witness who declared it a lie.

5. If by forgetfulness the highest could be attained,
It would rightly occupy the highest rank.