لا تعشقنَّ ابنَ الربيع فإنه

عند التجرد آيةُ الآياتِ

Do not fall in love with the son of spring, for he

When stripped bare, is the greatest of signs

وجه كعبّادان ليس وراءه

لمحبّه شيئاً سوى الخشباتِ

A face like idols has naught behind it

For his lover but pieces of wood