1. The lisp of my beloved is to my ears
The sweetest melody that can be heard
١. لثغةُ مَنْ أهواهُ مِنْ حسنِها
عندي على الوجهينِ محمولَهْ
2. I said, "Her darting glances swift let loose
To pierce my heart," and he replied, "They're curved."
٢. قلتُ سهامُ الطرفِ منسولةٌ
لرميِ قلبي قال منثولَهْ
3. I said, "Patience' sword for her unsheathed,"
And he rejoined, "Is likewise warped."
٣. قلتُ سيوفُ الصبرِ مسلولةٌ
عليكَ منّي قال مثلولَهْ