1. I praised you out of affection, not out of greed,
For there's a great difference 'twixt affection and greed.

2. You were generous, yet I did not repay your kindness,
Fearing to cast the pearl of praise before the swine.

3. You shunned the delight of rhymes though they approached you
Like thirsty ones seeking the rose's perfume.

4. When I saw praise was a duty owed you,
I felt shame at taking reward for lauding you.

5. So say to the leader of faith I want from you,
Neither dew nor glory my soul covets from you.