كديت منه الوصل ثم انطفت

في ظلمةِ العارض مشكاتي

I yearned for his affection but then despaired

In the darkness of loss are my tribulations

والصب شحاذٌ وما يشتهي

لأن يرى صاحب مخلاةِ

While ardent love is a beggar who desires

To see the companion of departure