1. سحابُ فكري لا يزال هامياً

    وليل همي لا أراه راحلا

    The cloud of my thought never ceases to pour down.

    And the night of my worry—I do not see it departing.

  2. قَدْ أتعبتني همتي وفطنتي

    فليتني كنت مهيناً جاهلاً

    Indeed, my ambition and discernment have wearied me.

    So, if only I were lowly and ignorant.