1. I challenge you, though gray-haired, recall your youth,
For youth was nourished by love, and drew us near.
١. أُحاجِيكَ ما شيباءُ أولَ نشْئِها
فإنّ عُمّرَتْ حُبَّ الشبابُ وقُرِّبا
2. When opened it became a prayer and longing,
When folded it returned a kiss and drink.
٢. إذا صُحَفَتْ كانتْ دعاءً ورغبةً
فإن قُلِبَتْ عادتْ لَبُوْساً ومشْربا