متى قَرُبْتَ من الخمسينَ طِرْتَ إلى

رِحابِ حالي ولاحَتْ فيكَ بارِقتي

When you approached fifty, you strayed into

My current realm, and my lightening flashed in you,

ووُطِّدَتْ لكَ بالإرشادِ مَرْتبتي

وأُفْرغتْ بكَ في الأقوالِ ناطِقتي

My rank was made firm for you through guidance,

And my eloquence was poured into you through words.