1. The branch of the wild plum is guarded by its lion
Its drink is sweet and he who wants it
١. قَد حَما غُصنَ النَقا أُسُدُه
ريقُهُ عَذبٌ وَمَن يَرِدُه
2. Drinks from channels made wholesome by it
Though cooled in a goblet, it still enflames
٢. مَشرَبٌ طابَت مَشارِعُهُ
جامِداً في خَمرَةٍ بَرَدُه
3. It is my malady, when I lose it
And the cure of my malady, when found
٣. هُوَ سُقمي حينَ أَفقِدُه
وَشِفاءُ السُقمِ لَو أَجِدُه