1. None is happy in love but he who attains union after separation
And finds sweetness after bitterness

2. Troubles become enjoyable for those we love
Our hearts solaced, we sing joyfully

3. Finding what we wished for from this love
Cooling the burning anguish of our souls

4. With the beauty of reunion and goodness of embrace
Pressed close and breathing in the scented air

5. Cheek meeting chest and waist held fast
Lips curing the torment of cruel separation

6. Neck caressed, cheek stroked
Delighting, perfumed with musk and generosity

7. Do not be stingy with fulfilling vows of reunion
After long waiting and provisioning supplies

8. The cry of the separated heart between two hearts
Of ardent lovers, timid and alone

9. Both alike sharing the agony of a complaining wound
And tears of a weeper, long in vigil

10. My brother, youth has turned its back on me
How can we be joined when extremes drive us apart

11. Beauty stirred me to profess devotion
Yet separation in the wastelands spurned me

12. Can you advise, promoting accord
Quenching discord’s flames, showing the way

13. When the heart is witness to passionate love
It will struggle with true effort

14. Or does longing call for the love of a meadow
And a pasture of trysts and sweet fruits

15. The rain has watered the high ground and hills
Making a place for loving friends

16. When the evening beholder sees her
The clouds weep, lovingly tending

17. The breeze blows, confusion stirs
Pastures it nurtures, places of affection

18. As if the palms of two elders have generously opened
Their glory enhanced, the lands fertile

19. Unique in his time, the Emir of Yeman
Of sound protection, rectifying corruption

20. A youth of continuous favour and beauty
Of good deeds and conduct

21. Wise, eloquent, generous as a downpour
Lavish gifts overflowing to all the lands

22. Kahlan made him prosper, ennobling him
And sincerity like Yamani leather

23. Even if want comes by night to men and horses
They repel like a torrent in a valley's depths

24. Prepare the slender, white-flanked camels for war
And the fine steeds for the day of skirmish

25. Reward every obedient one with good
And unleash all against the recalcitrant

26. He took the path of kings in his conduct
Like a stallion's gallop, a wild onager's run

27. He said what is beautiful and gave generously
Reviving proper paths of guidance

28. He built great works and attained glory
And praise from all assemblies

29. With clear honour, sound actions
Eloquent words, and generous nature

30. O leader of Al-Azd in courtesy and glory
Bounty and praise come to you

31. O father of the lofty, the nights love you
Benefiting the loyal, confounding the enemies

32. Blessed is the Blessed One! Who can compare to you
Or rival your utmost striving?

33. If men covet your place, beholding your example
They stand like ashes in the wind

34. So continue and proudly persist, of noble station
As time is sworn to your increase

35. Live a thousand joyful years in prosperity
In comfort and attaining all you wish

36. And may your son Mohammed grow guided by you
Benefiting from your wisdom

37. Maturing into a sensible, intelligent, and literary
Forbearing, insightful youth

38. May he and his family live long, abounding in
Delight, sublime in station

39. Safe from harm, well-nourished, while his enemies
Are wretched and consumed by thorns

40. When verse sells at the market of disdain