وبالحمة الزهراء قد أسعد المنى

وبان كمثل الروض أزهر معطار

With its radiant redness it brought joy to the wish

And appeared like a meadow, blooming with fragrance

وردنا بها ماء سخونا كأنه

دموع محب والأحبة قد ساروا

We found in it hot water, as though it were

Tears of a lover whose loved ones had marched on

بها اجتمع الضدان فالأمر مغرب

فللماء إظهار وللنار إضمار

In it the opposites came together, so the matter is strange

For the water has manifestation, and for the fire, concealment

كأفئدة تبغي خلاف الذي تعي

فللود إظهار وللحقد أسرار

Like hearts that seek the opposite of what they know

For affection there is manifestation, and for hatred, secrets