1. The steeds of revelry remained idle and neglected
While the steeds of roses and myrtles shaded us
١. ظَلّتْ مَطَايا المَلاهِي وهي واجِفَةٌ
وظَلّلَتْنا مَطَايا الوَرْدِ والآسِ
2. I plucked them before the dawn’s departure with my hands
Yet they did not glisten before bowing their heads
٢. باكَرْتُها قَبْلَ إِسْفَارِ الضُّحَى بِيَدِي
فما تَبَلّجَ حَتّى نَكّسَتْ رَاسِي