1. We've heard of this friend, though we do not see him
Truly among people he can be found
١. سمعنا بالصديق ولا نراه
على التحقيق يوجد في الأنامِ
2. Yet I think it impossible we could grasp him
Through figurative speech and words abound
٢. وأحسبه محالاً نمقوه
على وجه المجاز من الكلام