1. قَد زارَنا النَرجِسُ الذَكيُّ

    وَآنَ مِن يَومِنا العَشيُّ

    The fragrant narcissus has visited us.

    And the evening hour of our day has come.

  2. وَنَحنُ في مَجلِسٍ أَنيقِ

    وَقَد ظَمئنا وَثَمَّ ريُّ

    And we are in an elegant gathering.

    And we have grown thirsty, though refreshment is there.

  3. وَلي خَليلٌ غَدا سميّي

    يا لَيتَهُ ساعَدَ السَميُّ

    And I have a dear friend who has become my namesake.

    Ah, if only my namesake would help!