1. The night grew long, I could not tell
If it was death's night or return's night

2. I awaited dawn as it fled from me
As winter fled before spring

3. My sleep evaded me until
I disobeyed reproaches and intercessors

4. Oh sun, what delayed you from us
Oh night, you neglected to bow down

5. I believe the sun's lover detained her
Diverting her from rising

6. And that reflection detained the night
Moaning and lining the eyes with tears