1. لي صديقٌ سيدٌ سندٌ

    بيننا الآداب مشتركه

    I have a friend—a master, a steadfast support;

    The refinements of culture are ours in common.

  2. كلما قابلت طلعته

    قيل لي يا سعدها بركه

    Whenever I behold his countenance,

    I am told, “How fortunate that face—what a blessing!”