1. ظبي إذا لاح في عشيرته

    يطرق بالهم قلب من طرقه

    A gazelle who, when he appears among his clan,

    strikes with sorrow the heart of whoever visits him.

  2. بدائع الحسن فيه مفترقه

    وأعين الناس فيه متفقه

    The marvels of beauty are scattered across him,

    and people's eyes all converge upon him.

  3. سهام ألحاظه مفوقة

    فكل من رام لحظة رشقه

    The arrows of his glances are nocked,

    so he shoots whoever seeks a glance.

  4. قد كتب الحسن فوق عارضه

    هذا مليح وحق من خلقه

    Beauty has written upon his cheek:

    "This one is lovely, by Him who created him."