1. The gathering of friends is but a carpet
Spread out for tales between them they have strewn
١. إنما مجلس الندامى بساطٌ
للأحاديث بينهم بسطوه
2. When drinks are done and it is time to leave
They roll it up and take their leave of you
٢. فإذا ما انقضى الشراب وقاموا
لانصرافٍ من فوقه رفعوه