1. I confided to someone, for a time, some of my innermost thoughts,
And made him drink deep of the bitter cup I drink.
١. وَأَبثَثتُ عَمراً بَعضَ ما في جَوانِحي
وَجَرَّعتُهُ مِن مُرِّ ما أَتَجَرَّعُ
2. But I must complain to one who can keep a secret,
When my innermost self begins to surface.
٢. وَلا بُدَّ مِن شَكوى إِلى ذي حَفيظَةٍ
إِذا جَعَلَت أَسرارُ نَفسي تَطَلَّعُ