1. We composed with a generous breast
Rhymes knitted as a necklace
١. وَصَدرِ نادٍ نَظَمنا
بِهِ القَوافِيَ عِقدا
2. In a dwelling where we once resorted
Sheltered by its glory and chill
٢. في مَنزِلٍ قَد سَحَبنا
بِظِلِّهِ العِزَّ بُردا
3. Glory pitched a tent therein
And held wedding feasts
٣. قَد طَنَّبَ المَجدُ بَيتاً
فيهِ وَعَرَّسَ وَفدا
4. Where old flames are kindled
And the night exhales scent
٤. تَذكو بِهِ الشُهُبُ جَمراً
وَيَعبَقُ اللَيلُ نَدّا
5. A light suffused in blush
Mingling with roses
٥. وَقَد تَأَرَّجَ نَورٌ
غَضَّ يُخالِطُ وَردا
6. As a sweet mouth smiled
Kissing a tender cheek
٦. كَما تَبَسَّمَ ثَغرٌ
عَذبٌ يُقَبِّلُ خَدّا