Hadeel

هدّي على سطوح بيوتنا يا سرب الحمام

حتّى عنق النّخل حنا يا سرب الحمام

يا سرب الحمام بتعرف شو بنا

إهدل لنا تعبانة الرّوح

هدّي واغفي بظلعي سما

حتّى بُحّ النايِّ وما

إهدل لنا وبصوتك روح

هدّي على سطوح بيوتنا

حتّى عنق النّخل حنا يا سرب الحمام

يا سرب الحمام سرّك عندنا وبسرّنا لا تبوح

Oh doves, settle on our rooftops

Even the palm trees have bent their necks for you

Oh doves, you know our woes

Let us hear your cooing to heal our tiered souls

Settle like skies inside my ribs

Even the flute is gesturing for you

Let us hear your cooing please

Then continue your flight

while leaving us with your embracing voice

Oh doves, settle on our rooftops

Even the palm trees have bent their necks for you

Oh flock of doves, we know your secrets – please don’t reveal ours