1. The eye of the fair one knew peace with greeting
And hinted with a glance of doubtful look
١. عَرَفَت بِالسَلامِ عَينُ الرَقيتِ
وَأَشارَت بِلحَظِ طَرفٍ مُريبِ
2. And complained the anguish of yearning with eyelids
That expressed the tongue of a sorrowful heart
٢. وَشَكَت لَوعَةَ النَوى بِجُفونٍ
أَعرَبَت عَن لِسانِ قَلبٍ كَئيبِ
3. Many a glance is more eloquent than speech
And reveals the secrets of hearts
٣. رُبَّ طَرفٍ يَكونُ أَفصَحَ مِن لَف
ظٍ وَأَبدى لِمُضمِراتِ القُلوبِ