لا تنكروا سكري بألفاظه

ولا تلوموا في الهوى صبَّه

Do not deny my intoxication by words

And do not blame in love one captivated

فلفظه مرّ على ريقه

وحسنه يعذر من حبَّه

For his words are bitter to one's palate

And his beauty excuses one who loves