ويدر دجا يسعى به غصن رطب

دنا نوره لكن تناوله صعب

The wet branch strives to reach it

Its light draws near, but is difficult to grasp

إذا ما بدا أغرى به كل ناظر

كأن قلوب الناس في حبه قلب

When it begins to entice every onlooker

It seems the hearts of people are enamored with it