يا زمنا أوقعني شؤمه

في محنةٍ ليس لها كاشفه

O time that has brought me ill fate

And led me to a plight that has no remedy

الفضل يحتاج إلى عارف

والحال تحتاج إلى عارفه

Merit needs one who can recognize it

And circumstances need one who can perceive them