1. جاءَتْكَ تعْرفُ بالشّميمِ سُراها

    كرُمَتْ عناصِرُها وطابَ ثَراها

    She came to you; by her fragrance you recognize her night journey.

    Noble were her elements, and sweet was her soil.

  2. لمّا بعَثْتُ بِها تورّدَ خدُّها

    واحْمَرّ منْ خَجَلٍ لديْكَ عَراها

    When I sent her, her cheek turned rosy,

    And reddened from shyness that overtook her in your presence.

  3. فاقْرأْ علَيْها عوذَة لجَمالِها

    واجْعَلْ لِقاءَكَ بالقَبولِ قِراها

    So recite over her a protective charm for her beauty,

    And let your accepting welcome be the hospitality you offer her.