يا صَديقي الَّذي بَذَلتُ لَه الوُد

دَّ وَأَنزَلتُه عَلى أَحشائي

O my friend for whom I offered affection

And granted him a place within my heart

إِنَّ عيناً قَذّيتُها لِتُراعي

كَ عَلى ما بِها مِنَ الأَقذاءِ

A watchful eye I have despite its ailments

To keep vigil for you as before

ما بِها حاجَة إِلَيكَ وَلكِن

هي مَعقودَة بحبلِ الوَفاءِ

It has no need for you, but yet

It remains tied by fidelity's cord