1. By God, I did not leave you as a diversion,
Nor was it permissible for me to part or cross my mind,
١. وواللّه إني ما تركتك سلوة
ولم يحل لي هجر ولا مر في بالي
2. But I see the slanderers have increased, and I
Fear for you what people may say or speak.
٢. ولكن أرى القالين زادوا وإنني
عليك الذي أخشى من القيل والقال