1. She has a glance that pierces hearts, and a cheek
Where roses bloom on every side.
١. لَهُ مُقلَةٌ تَرمي القُلوبَ وَوَجنَةٌ
تَفَتَّحَ فيها الوَردُ مِن كُلِّ جانِبِ
2. Her face is graced by lines, drawn fair and straight,
Like scribing on a supple parchment sheet.
٢. وَعُذِّرَ خَدّاهُ بِخَطَّينِ قُوِّما
كَما أَثَّرَ التَسطيرُ في رَقِّ كاتِبِ