1. I was amazed by one striking a lute undeservedly,
And deafening his ear for nothing.
١. وَلَقَد عجبتُ لضاربٍ عوداً بلا
ذَنبٍ وَقارصِ أُذنهِ مجّانا
2. It was as if he meant by that to urge it
To compose well before it fell slack,
٢. فكانما يَبغي بذلك حثَّهُ
لإِجادَةٍ من قبل أَن يَتوانى
3. And as if he meant by that to inform it
By symbol that you ravish ears.
٣. وكانما يَبغي بذا إِفهامهُ
بالرمز أَنَّك تُطرِب الآذان