أقبله على جزع

كشرب الطائر الفزع

He approached with panic

Like a bird drinking in fear

رأى ماء فأطعمه

وخاف عواقب الطمع

Saw water, so drank his fill

Yet feared greed's consequence

وصادف فرصة فدنا

ولم يلتذ بالجرع

A chance appeared, so he drew near

But enjoyed not the draft