1. The silk of his cheek revealed his imprint
And his pearl-like smile revealed his composition

2. And the one who clothed the rose and its garden
And brought smiles to blossoms

3. And the one who lent the dawn its rising
So it shone, dispelling the darkness of its horizon

4. And he lined the cheek and the mole upon
The page of his cheek with the ink of his pen

5. Veiled, though his charms appeared, hearts swooned over him, crammed together
Had it not been for the knowledge in his qualities

6. Beauty would not have raised its flag over him
I did not forget when he visited me without prior notice

7. One night in Riyadh smiling
I spent it with him happily united

8. While the hearts of the jealous burned
And he did not cease to sip his wine

9. Offering it to me until I kissed his lips
I tasted the water of life from a coolness

10. Unafraid to lose life from his kiss
And he spent the night intoxicated

11. Revealing to me his hidden passions
Until dawn broke and he slipped away hastily

12. Without a partner or anyone blaming him
I swear by the night in its shadows

13. And dawn in its separation when it divides
No conversation was pleasant after hearing his words

14. To my hearing from any speaking companion
Except the words of a masterful, supported lord

15. Who attained the heights, pride and greatness
Especially his poetry which flowed

16. In eloquence, its verses harmonious
As if it were pearls arranged

17. Or stars organized on the horizon
If one day a stubborn man listens to it

18. It removes his deafness with its kindness
O lord, exalted is his worth, his traits

19. Marked by speech stamped
And o noble, his determination adorned

20. With all glory and pride and virtue
You have delighted my hearing with the rhythm of poetry

21. That diminished the value of pearl if it faded
We will never be devoid of the eloquence that

22. Drew meanings from it and created its wisdom
You remain in power and ease

23. And attainment vengeful of your enemies
No sorcery instilled in his eloquence

24. And no poet composed his words