ترى النجمَ مكحولاً بمَيلِ سُهادِه

نعم وأُعيرَ البرقُ خفْقَ فؤادِهِ

The star appears intoxicated, leaning in its place of rest

Yes, and lightning loans the fluttering of its heart

كذاك على عينيهِ عهدَهُ مدمعٍ

يعلِّمُ دمعَ الغيثِ سحّ عِهادِه

Just so, pledged to his eyes are tears

Teaching the rain’s tears the flowing of its clouds