1. Pour the drunkard some wine to relieve his drowsiness,
And serve our elder Yahya a full cup.

2. Of necklaces that turn into rings of pearls
Set onto it elaborately with studs.

3. She lived a full life while time was in its infancy,
I favoured her with righteousness and reverence.

4. The passing years assailed her with sorrows
Yet she retained little of the plentiful.

5. I cannot sufficiently describe her,
Except to admit I fall short.

6. So when the cup arrives adorned
With aged wine and joy,

7. The eye perceives the wine
While the inner eye sees this.