لقد هُنْتُ من طُولِ المقامِ ومَنْ يُقِمْ

طويلاً يهُنْ مِنَ بَعدِ ما كانَ مُكرَما

I have grown weary from my long stay, and he who stays

Long will grow weak after once being honored.

وطولُ جمامِ الماءِ في مُستَقَرِّهِ

يُغَيِّرُهُ لَوناً ورِيحاً ومَطْعَما

And water left too long in its pitcher

Will change in color, scent and taste.