1. My bones were worn out when morning came
Though my bones were once unwearied
١. هيضَ عَظمي الغُداةَ إِذ صِرتُ فيهِ
إِنَّ عَظمي قَد كانَ غَيرَ مَهيضِ
2. I did compose poetry many ages long
But sickness has hindered inspiration
٢. وَلَقَد كُنتُ أَنطِقُ الشِّعرَ دَهراً
ثُمَّ حالَ الجَريضُ دونَ القَريضِ