1. My heart was charmed by a gazelle who fled
Like one in fright.
١. أنِسَ القَلْبُ بِظَبْيٍ نَفَرَا
عَنْهُ كَالمَذْعُورْ
2. The ringdove sang when she departed
From the rose's fair sight.
٢. نَسَخَ الدّيْجُورَ لَمَّا سَفَرَا
عَنْ مُحَيَّا النُّورْ
3. A lion appeared, the moon shone clear,
And the oleander bent double in fear.
٣. صال لَيْثاً وتَجَلَّى قَمَرا
وانْثَنَى خَيْزُورْ