إن قَصَّرَت عَن غَرَضٍ رَميَةٌ

أو زَلَّ فِكرٌ أونَبَا خَاطِرُ

If a shot falls short of its mark,

or a thought slips, or inspiration fails,

لانَّنِي فِيهِ عَلَى نِيَّةٍ

يُخبِرُ عَن بَاطِنِهَأ الظَّاهِرُ

he blamed me for it, on account of my intention—

its outward face tells what lies within.