1. I set out early, to fulfill a need, from the home of one I hold dear
When lo, it was Omayr!
١. خَرَجتُ مُبَكِّراً مِن سُرَّ مَن را
أُبادِرُ حاجَةً فَإِذا عُمَيرُ
2. So I did not turn back my camel's rein, but said: Onward!
For thy face, O Omayr, is virtue and good cheer
٢. فَلَم أَثنِ العِنانَ وَقُلتُ أَمضي
فَوَجهُكَ يا عُمَيرُ خِرا وَخَيرُ