جنيت بالتقبيل من خدّه

ورداً وعاتبت على الصد

I reaped roses from his cheek with kisses,

Then chided him for his aloofness.

فافترّ من عجب وقال انظروا

لعاشقٍ يجني ويستعدي

He feigned wonder and said, "Look

At a lover who reaps and yet demands more."