قلت وخد الحب في شانه

قلت وخد الحب في شانه

نبت عذارٍ فيه لم يحسن

نبت عذارٍ فيه لم يحسن

I said of the beloved’s cheek and its condition:

I said take love lightly

The growth of sideburns upon it was unbecoming.

It grew into blame he didn't do well

لا تعجبوا من أطلسٍ أحمرٍ

لا تعجبوا من أطلسٍ أحمرٍ

أصبح من عارضه مع دنى

أصبح من عارضه مع دنى

Do not marvel at red satin

Don't be surprised at a red complexion

That, through its sideburns, became [the final phrase is unclear as written].

That has become, from its affliction, sickly