1. I say to fate that stripped me of glory
With all it eroded of my edge and support:

2. O fate, though you have laden me with much disgrace
For my gentle patron, make it virtue for my father.

3. I will call on none but him in time of distress
If he does not relieve it, then it is not relieved.

4. It suffices Sa'id in misfortunes to have prosperity,
He will rise above whatever has risen over me.

5. A youth whose build is unlike weak bending branches
But more brilliant in build than pliant branches.