كلفت بناطقٍ بالشين سيناً

له وجه عليه البدر يثني

I was enchanted by one whose name begins with "sh"

He has a face like the full moon

سالت وصاله فأبى دلالاً

وقال وسحر مقلته فتني

I asked for his love but he refused with coquetry

And said, "The magic of your eyes has captivated me"

أعندك في السريعة جاز وصلي

فقلت نعم ويحسن بالتأني

"Can you travel with me in haste?" he asked

I said "Yes, but more care should be taken in this journey"