إنما مجلس الندامى بساطٌ

للأحاديث بينهم بسطوه

The gathering of friends is but a carpet

Spread out for tales between them they have strewn

فإذا ما انقضى الشراب وقاموا

لانصرافٍ من فوقه رفعوه

When drinks are done and it is time to leave

They roll it up and take their leave of you