1. Roses are red, violets are blue,
The days have wearied my inner strength
١. قَد أَتعب الدَهر قوى هِمَّتي
بِما يُقاسي الحرُّ مِن دَهرِهِ
2. With fiery trials throughout its length
If only a worn out camel would aid
٢. فَلَيتَ مَهضوم الحَشا مسعفي
يَوماً فَأَرتاح عَلى ظَهرهِ