1. Whenever I'm reminded, I forget
So is there any consolation for my loneliness?
١. أَرَانِي كُلَّما ذُكِّرتُ أَنْسَى
فَهَلْ مِنْ وَحْشَتِي أَعْتَاض أُنْسا
2. They say, why does someone like you live in despair?
I say, my hope has turned into despair.
٢. وَقالوا مَا لِمِثْلِكَ ظَلَّ يَأْسَى
فَقُلتُ عَلَى رَجاءٍ عَادَ يَأسَى