1. لا أطلب الرزق بشعرٍ ولا

    كنت على جيده أقدر

    I do not seek my livelihood through poetry, nor

    Have I been able to compose fine verse.

  2. كيف وعلمي أن لي سيدا

    يرزقني من حيث لا أشعرُ

    How could I, knowing that I have a master

    Who provides for me from sources I do not perceive?