ولقد نظمت الشعر شيمة معشر

قالوا فصانوا فيه عز حجابه

I composed poetry, an attribute of my companions,

They spoke elegantly, their dignity veiled.

ما قلته إلا فكاهة ناطق

يهدي بلاغة منطق بخطابه

I said nothing but amusing words,

His eloquence guides meaningful speech.

ما ضرني أدبي وحسن تعلمي

إلا بكوني زهر لب لبابه

My education and learning did not harm me,

Except that I am a flower plucked in its prime.

بل صولتي في راحتي وتفرسي

في حسن ما أسعى لخير مآبه

Rather my wanderings at ease and my perception

Of the beauty I strive for in good pursuits.