May glee and mirth, e'en as desired, continuous abide
Like to a mighty Key-Khusrev's, or Jemshid's, glorious reign!
Sultan Mohammed! Murad's son! the Pride of Princes all;
He, the Darius, who to all earth's kings doth crowns ordain!
Monarch of stars! whose flag's the sun, whose stirrup is the moon!
Prince dread as Doom, and strong as Fate, and bounteous as main!
FROM HIS QASIDA ON THE ACCESSION OF SULTAN BAYEZID II.
One eve, when had the Sun before her radiant beauty bright
Let down the veil of ambergris, the musky locks of night;