1. وَعودٍ بِهِ عادَ السُرورُ لِأَنَّهُ

    حَوى اللَهوِ قِدماً وَهوَ رَيّانُ ناعِمُ

    And a lute through which joy returned, for it

    Held merriment long ago, when it was well-watered and tender.

  2. يُغَرِّبُ في تَغريدِهِ فَكَأَنَّهُ

    يُعيدُ لَنا ما لَقَّنَتهُ الحَمائِمُ

    Works wonders in its warbling, as though it

    Repeats to us what the doves taught it.