1. And the bitterness of avoidance is sweet for our minds
I stole a glance at him with my eyes
١. ومُرّ التجنّب حلُو اللَّمَى
لأَلْبابِنا باللّحاظ اسْترقُ
2. The dawn broke from his face
So I said, I seek refuge with the Lord of the dawn
٢. بدا فَلَقُ الصبّح من وجهِهِ
فقلت أعوذُ بربّ الفلق
3. And I did not know, when his glance wandered
Was it an enemy who shot arrows or a lover who winked
٣. ولم أدْرِ لمّا رَنا طرفُه
عدوٌ رمَى أم حبيبٌ رمق