1. The nightingale sang his sad tune
To the melodies of art

2. Remembering his family and homeland
My heart almost melted

3. Except my heart has some resilience
Though separation is hard and prolonged

4. And I fear its harshness if it persists, it would kill
But hope lies in the Generous One

5. Things will return to how they were
And enjoy the prime of youth

6. O Allah hasten
For hope in You is best

7. Mifnad mourned for me
When my illness wearied him

8. So he who followed my way
In loving me gained

9. By Allah I am not pompous
To my family and masters

10. My drink whenever sweetened
I gifted without price

11. Horses of Arabia be with me, carry me
Gallop and change my arrow and leg

12. I sacrifice all for them
Exalted is He who suffices

13. Say where and from whom
Every mind though lofty

14. Falls short of the reality