1. إنّيِ وثِقتُ بأمرٍ غَرَّنِي أمَلِي

    فيهِ وقد قِيل كم مِن واثِقٍ خَجِلِ

    Indeed, I trusted in a matter, beguiled by my hope

    In it—though it has been said: how many a trusting man has been ashamed!

  2. عادَت إليَّ الأمَانِي مِنهُ آيسَةً

    فيا حيَاءَ المنى من خَيبَةِ الأملِ

    My wishes returned to me from it, despairing.

    So, oh, the shame of wishes at hope’s disappointment!