1. A friend of mine revealed to me some of what was inside me
Of my inclination to meet loved ones
١. ونديم طارحته بعض ما بي
من نزوعي إِلى لِقا الأحباب
2. I said tell me what was his wish
He said youthfulness and the mornings of joy
٢. قلت هبني منيَّته كان ماذا
يتمنى قال الصِبا والتصابي
3. I said why? He said that is the beginning of living
And this is the essence of happiness
٣. قلت لِمْ قال ذاك باكورة العم
ر وهذي معادن الأطراب
4. I said is there anything else? He said the reasons
For companionship that fulfill every amazing matter
٤. قلت هل غير ذين قال دواع
ي الأنس تقضي لكل أمر عجاب
5. I said explain it to me and he wished
For a daughter of vineyards and a son of clouds
٥. قلت شَنّفْ مسامعي وتمنى
قال بنت الكروم وابن السحاب
6. I said why? He said so I would be born with these
Above cups, the pearls of love
٦. قلت لِمْ قال كي أُولد م هذي
ن فوق الكؤوس دُرَّ الحَبَاب
7. I said tell me more, he said the women who are loving
I said why? He said the companions of loved ones
٧. قلت زدني قال النديم المواتي
قلت لم قال مؤنس الأحباب