والغصن مهزوزُ القوام كَانَّما

دارت عليه من الشمال شمولُ

The swaying branch in rhythm with the wind

As though caressed by the north's loving hand

والدهرُ كالليل البهيم وأنتم

غُرَرٌ تنيرُ ظلامَه وحُجولُ

While time seems like a beast stalking prey

You lights that pierce the darkness of its rule