1. Tell the president, may God make his rule everlasting,
That his poet stands waiting at the door.
١. قُل لِلرَئيسِ أَدامَ اللَهُ دَولَتَهُ
بِأَنَّ شاعِرَهُ بِالبابِ مُنتَظِرُ
2. Whether he wishes to converse or be entertained,
With every brilliant idea that comes to mind.
٢. إِن شاءَ حَدَّثَهُ أَو شاءَ أَطرَبَهُ
بِكُلِّ نادِرَةٍ تُجلى بِها الفِكَرُ