1. My friend came seeking my intercession
I think time has changed my friend's disposition
١. أَتاني نديمي مستمداً شفاعتي
أظنُّ نديمي غيَّرَ الدهرُ حسَّهُ
2. When he insisted foolishly, I said
Slow down, if only the foolish could digest himself
٢. فقلتُ له لما ألحَّ بجهله
رُويْدكَ ليت الفجلَ يهضمُ نَفسَه