تَراهُ عَنْ وِدادِ الخِلِّ حَادَا

وَزَادَ عَلى تَبَاعُدِهِ بِعادا

He has strayed from affection’s path

And his distance has only increased

إذا أَبْدَيْتَ عُذْراً للمطايا

فَمَاذا عُذْرُ مَنْ تَرَكَ العِهادا

If you offer excuses for sins

What excuse is there for one who broke his vow?