1. Oh who has a heart burning with passion
Full of worries, little sleep

2. Whose tears are sweet in their flowing
With a fire folded in his ribs like flintstone.

3. The camels urge departure though it rends us apart
Racing, their white flank-feathers fluttering.

4. In the evening they gathered and went away,
Sobbing farewells, speaking of those far off,

5. While the mounts bore the riders, and companions turned aside.
A raven cawed, a guide-bird chirped,

6. Sorrows poured forth, eyes overflowed,
Suspicions grew dark for lovers true.

7. The rain has drunk deep of the anguish between us—
We found it a meadow; it grew to a desert.

8. Gracious resting-place of steeds noble and beautiful
As the houris of Heaven, racing the wind,

9. Like the full moons' tender buds
Of sweet aspect, racing the valleys,

10. Gazelles slaying by a glance from gentle eyes
In darkness a light shone on their black.

11. With proud neck and subtle foot
Fine as the plaiting of swords.

12. Beauties of swaying grace
Queens whose command is kind.

13. Though absence be long, and passion burn hot,
Yet in the cup there is a cold draught for the heart.

14. Rise, lad, wipe away with wine
The rancor of cares! For I am bound to my vow!

15. Pour it clamorous, strong, a pure draught
Golden as the hue of withered reeds.

16. In its glass the spirit of joy
Shines like the lamp's glow, lighting the dark.

17. The breeze is cool, the boon-companion cool,
Joy is flown, yet may be called back.

18. Sweeter than perfume is the scout's going
And the kiss of the beloved where the pillow dents.

19. Better than order is the flow of talk
Praising the noble, routing the base.

20. The sun of nations, lion of combat,
Succor of men, star of cities,

21. Dear to eternity, lofty and pure,
Exalted in fame, steadfast in purpose,

22. Valiant in battle the day war comes
With lances white and brown with gore.

23. Firm in trials, generous in gifts,
Like clouds raining on the hills.

24. Shelter of the humble, the weak man's retreat,
Giving the outcast clothes and shelter;

25. Seeing you, the base are abased
As the sun denies the world's creatures;

26. Pillar of Yaman, aloft like a banner
Dark-lipped, white-toothed, clad in mourning;

27. You rise to high deeds and surpassing range,
Fair in acts and pure in belief.

28. When men come to you bowed beneath their loads
They leave rich, garmented, in a fertile valley;

29. O opener of conquests, grant of wishes,
Succor of the wounded, strong to aid,

30. Son of Ali, beauty of the elect,
Strength and protection, bane of the foe!

31. I found you a sea, immersed in bounty,
Enough for a lifetime, sweet as gifts.

32. Your hands forever grant me pride
For your beauty my praise in every place.

33. So I go, happy with your blessing,
My pilgrimage complete through you;

34. Cure then my exhaustion as I bid farewell
With your sweet care, and send me on my way

35. To high fortune, length of days,
Fairess of hopes, and conquered enemies;

36. A life of ease and happy fate,
Enduring kingship, inexhaustible!