وأهيف إن غضبت منه

خاطبني بالرضى ولافظ

And gently, if you are angry with him

Speak to me with contentment and use

يقابل البعد بالتداني

فلا غليظا يرى ولا فظ

A word to match the distance with nearness

So no harshness is seen, nor coarseness