نثر الحبيب علىّ زهراً نشره

كالمسك واللون المزعفر افتنا

My beloved scattered flowers over me

Like musk, their purple hue enchanted me

فاللون قد حاكى معاطي كفه

والعرف منه قد حكى طيب الثنا

Their color mimicked the palm of his hand

And their fragrance told of his sweet caress