لقدْ علمتْ نساءُ الحيِّ أني

أُسِرُّ قرينتي وأسوءُ قرني

The women of the neighborhood have learned

That I keep my companion a secret and companion poorly

خبيرٌ بالمعالي والمعاني

قليلُ الخبرِ في كأسٍ ودَنِّ

Well-versed in virtues and meanings

Yet little experienced with a cup and vice