رجوتك غوثا فخاب الرجا

وقل الوفاء وعز الطلب

I implored you for help, but hope was denied

Loyalty diminished and desire was scarce

لذا انقطع الحبل ما بيننا

وقد زاد قبضي بهذا السبب

Thus the bond between us came undone

And for this reason, my grip has tightened