1. I saw Ziyad turn away from me and repel me
Yet he was no denier of requests among the people when asked

2. Fulfilling the wants of men - and my own want
Like the inner burning of acute fever that does not leave him

3. So neither have I forgotten what I forgot, and am despairing
Nor are you seeing what I will show you and do

4. And in despair there is composure for the strong and comfort
From the matter neither forgotten nor attained by man