ولرب أشقر قال نبت عذاره

يا عاشقيه ليس شقرته عجب

The blond has charms though his locks are not rare

My fairest, believe me, his gold is not fair

أيكون طرسُ الخد من ياقوتةٍ

ويخط فيها الحسن إلا بالذهب

Can cheek be of ruby, pure red without stain

And beauty write only with golden pen there