1. The vicissitudes of fate and time
Are like an old sword with traces remaining.
١. أَبقى الحَوادِثُ وَالأَيامُ مِن نَمِرٍ
أَسبادَ سَيفٍ قَديمٍ إِثرُهُ بادِ
2. If you were to strike with it, it would keep digging
Beyond the reach of both arms and legs.
٢. تَظَلُّ تَحفِرُ عَنهُ إِن ضَربتَ بِهِ
بُعدَ الذِراعَينِ وَالساقَينِ وَالهادي