وَعودٍ صَفا النَدمانُ قِدماً بِظلِّهِ

وَعودٍ صَفا النَدمانُ قِدماً بِظلِّهِ

وَما بَرِحَت تَصفو لَديهِ المَجالسُ

وَما بَرِحَت تَصفو لَديهِ المَجالسُ

And a bough in whose shade the drinking companion found cheer long ago;

The sandalwood tree's shade stayed where repentance advanced

And gatherings have never ceased to be merry in its presence.

Nor did the pure gatherings cease to adorn its presence

تَعشَّقهُ طَيرُ الأَراكةِ أَخضَراً

تَعشَّقهُ طَيرُ الأَراكةِ أَخضَراً

وَحَنَ إِلَيهِ ريشُهُ وَهوَ يابِسُ

وَحَنَ إِلَيهِ ريشُهُ وَهوَ يابِسُ

The birds of the arak tree loved it when it was green,

The doves of the sanctuary fell in love with its greenery

And their feathers yearned for it when it was dry.

And their feathers yearned for it even when withered