مَولى النَّدى عَفواً مفاتِحُهُ

من غير مَسألَةٍ ولا وعدِ

The master of benevolence, his keys

Are given without asking or promise made;

تلقَى الوفودَ بِبابِهِ زُمراً

ما بَينَ مُستَعدٍ ومُستَجدِي

Crowds at his door come seeking boons unbid—

Petitioners all, expectant and in need.