1. يا طولَ شَوقي إِلى تَسليمِ مُقلَتِهِ

    إِذا تَناوَلَ كَأساً بَينَ جُلّاسِ

    Oh, how long I have yearned for his eye’s greeting,

    When he takes up a cup among companions.

  2. فَإِن رَأى الخَوفَ أَو هَمَّ الرَقيبُ بِهِ

    يُعرَفنَ أَلحاظُهُ في لَحظَةِ الكاسِ

    Then if he sees danger, or the watcher turns his attention to him,

    His glances are recognized in a glance at the cup.