1. O you whose affection I tended, clinging
To his vows, yet to mine a violator became,

2. And he whose patience I armored against, then unleashed
His eyes an arrow piercing foes aimed,

3. You left me regretful, a solace I turn
In love losing and crop-eared braying,

4. Listen not to the slanderers of me, nor be
For my crimes with the vituperative chiding,

5. I seek refuge from your estrangement, taking cover,
If you pity a refuge-seeking coverer.