1. A man is known by his aspirations, not by
His raiment's cost and rich caparisons.

2. Not everyone you succor with right hand
Will he obey his soul's command to do the same.

3. Speaks Abu Nadhr well, and pays the debts
That are his honor's charge. Which, then, is mine -

4. The palms' fruit or the bees'?
O gazelle whose cheek outshines

5. The moon, your curls like stars that shine!
Blame me not if secretly some tears should flow -

6. The blame is his alone; no fault have I.