1. If worries were a physical form
The scars of wounds would show upon me
١. ولو أنَّ الهمومَ كلمْنَ جسماً
لبانَ عليَّ آثارُ الكُلومِ
2. For the loss of a brother like the loss of the full moon
When it has reached its peak amongst the stars
٢. لفقدِ أخٍ كفقدِ البدرِ لمَّا
تكاملَ واستوى بين النُّجومِ
3. We befriended each other with chaste love
Thus, a precious friendship formed between us
٣. تصاحَبْنَا على حُبٍّ عفيفٍ
فصار بنا إِلى وُدٍّ كريمِ
4. His appearance was not my appearance but
The injustices of hearts are upon bodies
٤. ولم يكُ شكلُه شكلي ولكنْ
جناياتُ القلوبِ على الجُسومِ
5. I was content with him as my share of life
Thus time became against me through him
٥. رَضِيتُ به من الدنيا نصِيباً
فصار الدهرُ فيهِ من خصومي