1. He gathered the companions in love and brotherhood
Two stars from Sidon and the Pleiades

2. They rose on the Nile's horizon and shone upon it
In an aura of dignity and sublimity

3. The star of nobility and the gem of the sublime
Whose radiance outshines the stars of the living

4. The world gazed in awe at their brilliance
Dazzled by the splendor of their lights

5. The ink of Rome's pen inclined towards them
And offered the two stars generous praise

6. He was enthralled by the signs of their great deeds
And repaid favor with favor

7. And invoked the Most Merciful in his prayers
"O Lord, bless the abode of the generous!"

8. A gathering illuminated by the two moons as
The star of the Magi illuminated the Virgin's cave

9. We came to him, our gifts treasures
Of excellence, restricted to rulers

10. Myrrh, frankincense, our scattering
Some musings of the poets

11. Poetry, the book of generous deeds that protects them
Zealously, and passes them on to sons

12. Without it, over the ages, gems would not be known
Nor would virtues last long

13. His nightingales sang with delightful melody
As the father of fathers led

14. Light in his portions, truth in his words
And purity in intents

15. Devoted to God, burdened with the weight
Of heavy years and grave duties

16. Seeking God's mercy for the people
Interceding for their sins

17. And when upon the Throne he sat, it was as if
He was Moses the Kalim on Mount Sinai

18. He stretched out his blessed hand, adorned with piety
To grace the chests of the white-handed

19. Blessings he gave, like the successor of Peter
As God, the Giver, granted blessings

20. This is but some of what the books of angels recorded
Of the rewards of venerable years