لما رأيت ديار وجهك أوحشت

ارجاؤها وتنكرت أعلامها

When I saw the abode of your face desolated

Its corners were deserted, its landmarks unrecognized

انشدت في عرصاتها مترنماً

عفت الديار محلها فمقامها

I sang in its grounds, chanting,

The abode has changed, its site and dwelling