1. Since he was eloquent in prose and concise in verse
At the appointed time, I thought he was joking with me
١. مذ أطنب بالمطال والأيجاز
في موعده ظننته بي هازي
2. Until I see carnelian in it beforehand
And the ring is a sign of accomplishment
٢. حتى أرى عقيق فيه قبلا
والخاتم من علامة الانجاز