1. After excelling, being lauded, and having
Time overthrow and change his state,

2. The youth envied him when he fell behind
And time denied him what he sought.

3. When his tongue erred and spoke foolishly
And he opposed and slandered his protector,

4. I said: “Wait! You were given his broad generosity
And he is far nobler. You have not his traits-

5. Do you blame him if you judge fairly, except that
He sought highness and attained it fully?

6. Why not recall his tent’s nobilities,
Proclaim his deeds and words, thereby extol him?

7. Time has removed the excess of a busy life
And perpetuated his glory and his acts,

8. Exposing his stinginess and sensuality,
Spreading his guidance and his misguidance.

9. After him time is but an idler, though
It was radiant when his shade gave shelter.”

10. Perhaps one day it will rue its vileness
And give back to him his former beauty.