1. Since your letter arrived, I have been standing
On my feet until I finished your rites
١. وَما زِلتُ مُذ وافى كِتابُكَ واقِفاً
عَلى قَدَمي حَتّى قَضَيتُ مَراسِمَك
2. O my glory, if I were worthy of a request
You gestured with, or if I were fit to be your servant
٢. وَيا شَرَفي إِن كُنتُ أَهلاً لِحاجَةٍ
تُشيرُ بِها أَو كُنتُ أَصلُحُ خادِمَك