1. The nature of Khalid and his deeds refuse
To do anything but avoid all fault
١. تأبى خلائق خالد وفعاله
إلا تجنب كل أمر عائب
2. And when we come to his door at breakfast time
Breakfast is announced to us despite the frown
٢. وإذا حضرنا الباب عند غدائه
أذن الغداء لنا برغم الحاجب