1. With deep insight into poetry’s meanings
And excellent command of grammar,
١. وبَصير بمَعاني الشِّعْرِ
والإعْرابِ جِدّا
2. When he saw me seeking
Money and provision, he said:
٢. قالَ لي لّما رآني
طالِباً مالاً ورِفْدا
3. “My dear, what I own
Stays with me, it cannot be exceeded.”
٣. إنّ مالي يا حبيبي
لازِمٌ لا يتَعدّى