عهدُهُ بالرقادِ عهدٌ قديمُ

إنهُ ظاعِن العزاءِ مُقيمُ

His promise of sleep is an ancient promise

He is a resident of overwhelming sorrows

وصلتهُ بالسقمِ لحظةُ طرفٍ

لحظُهُ دائمُ الفُتورِ سقيمُ

His link with illness is a momentary glance

His glances are always listless and sick

لم تصافِحُ دموعُهُ الخدَّ حتى

بانَ منهُ قلبٌ عليهِ كريمُ

His tears did not kiss his cheek until

A generous heart was revealed in him

إنَّما أسلمتهُ بالغَنجِ عينٌ

أمكنَت منهُ زفرةً لا تُلِيمُ

Rather an eye surrendered him to confusion

It drew from him a sigh that does not blame