1. لنجل أَبي المَعالي حسن فهمٍ

    وَطَبع كَالزلال العَذب صافي

    The son of Abu al-Ma‘ali has fine understanding,

    And a natural gift as clear as sweet, limpid water.

  2. تُطاوعهُ المَعاني حينَ يَنشي

    وَتَخدمهُ النكات مَع القَوافي

    Meanings obey him when he composes,

    And witty conceits serve him alongside the rhymes.