كيف أَسْلُو والدَّمْعُ غَيْرُ مُفيقِ

والأَسَى جائِلٌ مكانَ الرِّيقِ

How can I be consoled when tears fail to awaken,

And sorrow takes the place of calmness within me,

وسقاني اجتماعُنا بِرُبا البِر

كَةِ فقد الصِّبا وفَقْدَ الرِّحيقِ

Our parting has left me savoring but sorrow's wine,

Having lost the springtime of my life and its joy.

بدّلتنا بها الشَّآمَ ليالٍ

حكمت بالبِعاد والتفريق

Our nights together in Damascus changed for me,

To Judgment and separation at your decree.

يا زماني بِمصرَ عُدْ لِي

بين رأسِ الخليج والمعشوق

O my days in Egypt, return to me now,

Between the Gulf's head and my beloved home,

حيث تَلْقَى الصَّبا الرياضَ فَتُهْدِي

مسْكَها في ذَرى النّسيم الرٌقِيقِ

Where the morning breeze blows perfume through the meadows,

Its gentle breath so soft and meek.