1. A white, pure shell
Of beauty and elegance
١. صَدَفٌ ابيضٌ نَقِي
ذو بهاء ورَونَقِ
2. Hiding a green core
Tightly enveloped within
٢. مُتَفرٍّ عن جوهر
اخضرٍ فيه مُطبَقِ
3. All color is ascribed
To its hue, it's said, derived
٣. كلُّ صبغٍ يعزى إلى
لونه قيل فُستقي