1. قَرُبَت دارُنا وَلَم يُفِدِ القُر

    بُ اِجتِماعاً فَلا نَلومُ البُعادا

    Our dwelling drew near, yet nearness did not bring

    a meeting, so we do not blame separation.

  2. كانَ ذاكَ البُعادُ أَروَحُ لِلقَل

    بِ لِأَنَّ الغَرامَ بِالقُربِ زادا

    That separation was more restful for the

    heart, for passion grew with nearness.