1. Even if I were eloquent of tongue,
And my mouth fluent and free,
١. عتقت حتى لو اتصلت
بلسان ناطق وفمِ
2. I would not love to dwell among the folk,
Then hear the tales of nations and their grief.
٢. لاحتبت في القوم ماثلةً
ثم قُصّت قصّة الأممِ