1. She wronged one who did no wrong to her,
So he was patient and voiced no complaint in his anger.

2. The singers oppress us as if they were
Sultans whom the people deify.

3. Oh how good is the oppression that strengthens the love
Of one who dominates you, though love is a difficult ship.

4. They blame me for love though it is predestined,
And they said "torture", I said "but it is sweet."

5. I had no power, her charm made me incline
Toward her, though clouds concealed her radiance.

6. She is the rose that hurts the pickers and is picked,
And we speak truth if we say she is the gazelle and the onager.

7. Love humiliated my soul though she was disdainful
And did not change her nature, but it is love.

8. The abode does not cease to strive for its Lord
Until He comes to dwell in its heart.

9. I received the spies' news as true
But in secret it is from her that the lie comes.

10. The denial of her affection does no harm when made
Publicly, so that it may dispel anxiety.

11. And I said to her one day "To whom can I complain of you
That he may judge with fairness?" Have mercy on me, Lord.

12. She said, with her eyes confirming her words:
"Make your complaint to the Highest." I said to her "Enough."