1. The cure for drought is rainwater from the clouds which
With it, saliva from drowsiness woos it like a child.
١. شِفاءُ الصَدى ماءُ المَساويكِ وَالَّذي
بِهِ الريقُ مِن خَملٍ يُغازِلُها طفلُ
2. So excellent is that tooth-cleaning stick and excellent
Is the fresh, sweet, abundant water that makes it clear.
٢. فَيا حَبَّذا ذاكَ السِواكُ وَحَبَّذا
بِهِ البَرَدُ العَذبُ الغَريضُ الَّذي يَجلو