1. A lover came, his heart aflame with yearning
To you, led by the noblest guide of longing

2. Until he drew near your abode and refuge
And the hands of passion almost grasped their wants

3. Fate cast him far from you, near to your dwellings
What can I do, my brothers? What schemes have I?

4. I spent the evening in the land of Jazirah
Lamenting to Sheikh Saad some of my farewell