1. أَيُّها المُفردُ الشَجي

    عاتِب الدَهرَ وَاِشكُه

    O sorrow-stricken solitary one,

    reproach Fate and make your grievance against it.

  2. إِنَّ بَينَ الحَبيبِ قَد

    عاقَكَ اليَومَ وَشكُه

    Indeed, of separation from the beloved,

    its swift approach has thwarted you today.