1. By my father Megadarra, beloved
To all creation, I say this for you to hear-
١. بأبي مجدَّرَةٌ محببةٌ إلى
كلِّ الورى فأنا أقولُ لتسمعا
2. As if your face were a stream
Of gold, strewn with pearls from Basmati
٢. وكأنَّ وجهَكَ فوقَهُ جدريةٌ
ذهبٌ بسمطي لؤلؤٍ قَدْ رصِّعا