لَمّا بَدا بِعارِضٍ

عَلَيهِ تاجٌ مِن ذَهَب

When he appeared with his cheek

Wearing a crown of gold

عَلا عَلى البَدرِ سَناً

فَاِنحَطّ عَنهُ بِرُتَب

He surpassed the full moon in brilliance

And it slipped down from its rank