1. وَطالِبٍ حاجَةً بَعيداً

    مَنالُها مِنْ يَدي مُرامهْ

    And one seeking a favor, far beyond

    My hand’s reach—the object of his desire—

  2. عَرَّضَ بالإِقْتِضاءِ فيها

    وَما انْقَضى مُنْتَهى كلامِه

    Hinted at demanding its fulfillment

    Before his speech had even reached its end,

  3. كَغارِسٍ في الثَّرى نَواةً

    لِيَأْكُلَ التَّمْرَ في مُقامِهْ

    Like one planting a date stone in the soil

    To eat the dates while still standing there.