1. O son of Zuhair, after this I will not
Give you peace and affection, in this spacious place

2. I used to think you were not
Aiming towards paths of success

3. Until it became clear to me what I saw
In the child, how strange!

4. The happy son, your son, came to me
Whose traits are pleasant among people

5. And took my place, complaining of your harshness
And prevention from etiquette, and he being a suitor

6. He did not stop displaying sorrow among the people
Over knowledge, until his crying escalated

7. Qais, oh brother of affection, what is this blame while you
Were not aware of the matter, and it is strange

8. Do you claim that my son complained about me and that he
Is wronged, rambling wherever he rambles

9. His words are excessive lies, for I placed him
In school for two years, and he being of noble descent

10. So he comprehended benefits of arithmetic
And returned excelling in handwriting

11. So I removed him after that, and I have for my
Action an excuse, and God is witness

12. If you are not satisfied after what I mentioned
Then you have no right in this blame