ما تسرع الألحاظ تخطف ورده

من خده الاعثرن بخالهِ

How swiftly glances steal a rose

from his cheek, made tender by his softness,

مذ نقبوه وزرفنوا أصداغه

ختموا بغالية على أقفاله

Since they wounded him and streamed down his cheeks,

they sealed it with precious seals on his locks.