تبدَّت وقد أخفاني السقم وانْبرت

على حكمها عيناي منهملان

My sickness hid me, though it seemed to lift.

My eyes were heavy, ready now to drift

يحجبها دمعي وحجبني الضنا

فلست أرى ليلى وليس تراني

Though streaming tears; grief likewise veiled my sight.

I cannot see Laila, Laila sees no light.