صفعنا روحه بيد المعاني

فألفينا لها صبرا جميلا

We slapped its soul with the hand of meanings

So we found for it a beautiful patience

ومن طل الإقالة من شجاع

وأشفق من مضاربه أقيلا

And from the longings of the brave for rest

And being gentle of his battles, too little