1. O likeness of Layla, do not shy away, for today
Among the beasts, I am your friend

2. And O likeness of Layla, shorten your steps, for if
You draw near me, I am fit

3. And O likeness of Layla, give me back my heart, for it
Has a constant flutter and lightnings

4. And O her likeness, you recalled one not forgetful
And ignited fires that have a raging blaze

5. And O likeness of Layla, if you lingered an hour
Perhaps my heart from its stupor would awaken

6. And O likeness of Layla, you will remain in a garden
Upon you a constant cloud and lightnings

7. So how can I, when I resembled her but did not repent
To her in life, be safe and affectionate?

8. You are emancipated, so give thanks for Layla's blessing
For if you give thanks, you are free towards Layla

9. Your eyes are her eyes, your cheek her cheek
Except that your shinbone is delicate

10. And God's lands, O mother of Malik
Almost narrowed on me due to your breadth

11. It reminds me of our first days of union
That have passed upon us while time flows

12. I avert my gaze from you, and none has a right
Over anyone except you have a way

13. Perhaps if we performed hajj, we may see Umm Mālik
And the two palm trees bring us together in the strait

14. The soul yearns for you, then I restrain it
Out of shyness, and the shy person has a right

15. If you knew the unseen, you would be certain that I
By the Lord of the scented gifts, am a loyal friend

16. Ask whether a tribe whose company I kept
Or a journey whose companion I was slandered me