1. سَوالِفُ سَوسَنٍ وَخُدودُ وَردٍ

    وَأَعيُنُ نَرجِسٍ وَجِباهُ غُدرِ

    Necks of lilies and cheeks of roses,

    And eyes of narcissi and foreheads of pools—

  2. مَحاسِنٌ لَيسَ تَرضى عَن نَديمٍ

    إِذا لَم يَقضِ واجِبَها بِشُكرِ

    Beauties not pleased with a boon companion

    If he fails to pay them their due in gratitude.

  3. فَقُم جَدِّد بِوَفدِ الرَوضِ عَهدا

    فَما لَكَ في التَخَلُّفِ وَجهَ عُذرِ

    So rise and renew a bond with the garden’s envoys,

    For you have no excuse for staying behind.