قل لخليلي الذي رجوت به

تقدُّمي في الورَى وإجلالي

Tell my friend, who I hoped

Would advance me in life and give me honor,

كدَّر لي دهري الحياة ومذ

رجوتُ منه الصفاءَ صفا لي

He has disturbed my life since

I hoped he would bring me clarity.