سلم على الدار وقف باكياً

فانها أخنت عليها الصروف

Greet the house as it stands weeping

For time has grievously wronged it

كأنها لم تك ربع الندى

وملجأ العاني ومأوى الضيوف

As though it was never the cornerstone of affection

Shelter of the suffering and haven of guests