وَعودٍ صَفا النَدمانُ قِدماً بِظلِّهِ

وَما بَرِحَت تَصفو لَديهِ المَجالسُ

The sandalwood tree's shade stayed where repentance advanced

Nor did the pure gatherings cease to adorn its presence

تَعشَّقهُ طَيرُ الأَراكةِ أَخضَراً

وَحَنَ إِلَيهِ ريشُهُ وَهوَ يابِسُ

The doves of the sanctuary fell in love with its greenery

And their feathers yearned for it even when withered