لقد طالَ هذا الليلُ بعد فراقِه

وعَهدى به قبل الفراقِ قصيرُ

This night has lingered long after their leave

Though brief my time with them before they went

وكيف أرجِّ الصُّبحَ بعدهُمُ وقد

تولَّت شموسٌ منهمُ وَبُدورُ

How can I hope for dawn after their loss

When from their midst have set such radiant suns