1. كنتِ سروراً فمضى

    وكنتِ حُلماً فانقضى

    You were a joy, and it passed;

    And you were a dream, and it ended.

  2. رضيتِ بعْدي مُهْجَتي

    من الثَّرى غيرَ رضا

    You accepted separation from me, my soul—

    Brought by the dust, though not willingly.