1. Is it possible that the days will bring back
Their love, and nearness replace distance?
١. أَما في صُروفِ الدَهرِ أَن تَرجعَ النَوى
بِهِم وَيُدالَ القُربُ يَوماً مِنَ البُعدِ
2. Yes, in the turns of time all I see comes to pass
But my luck has neglected me intentionally
٢. بَلى في صُروفِ الدَهرِ كُلُّ الَّذي أَرى
وَلَكِنَّما أَغفَلنَ حَظّي عَلى عَمدِ
3. By God, I know not by which of its arrows
It shot me, though with us all have no lack
٣. فَوَاللَهِ ما أَدري بِأَيِّ سِهامِها
رَمَتني وَكُلٌّ عِندَنا لَيسَ بِالمُكدي
4. Is it the smooth cheek or the slender waist? But I
Blame her eyes, with her black curly hair
٤. أَبِا لَجيدِ أَم مَجرى الوِشاحِ وَإِنَّني
لَأُتهِمُ عَينَيها مَعَ الفاحِمِ الجَعدِ