1. O every lover must prepare himself
For five certain things which love will make most clear:
١. ألا فَليُوَطِّن نَفسَه كلّ عاشق
على خمسة مَحثُوثَةٍ بغَرامِ
2. A spy, a reproach, an enemy,
A parting, tears, and now sickness, my dear
٢. رقيبٍ وواشٍ ومُفَنِّدٍ
مُلِحٍ ودمع واكفٍ وسقام