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The monks reproach me for the love

وشادن من بني الرهبان تاركني

1. The monks reproach me for the love
That has spread among people and become renowned,

١. وشادن من بني الرهبان تاركني
حبي وقد شاع بين الناسِ واشتهرا

2. And said, "If you were young, you would ransom
The one your heart desires, with his robe and hair."

٢. وقال لو كنت صباً لافتديت بمن
تهواه في لبسه الزنار والشعرا

3. So I said, "I do not seek compensation for my guilt,
Even if my passion melts my bones and flesh away."

٣. فقلت لست بذنبي طالبا بدلا
ولو أذاب غرامي أعظمي وبرى

4. That was his way of consoling me at first,
But determination in this matter follows barrier.

٤. وكان ذلك منه أصل سلوته
والعزم في الأمر مما يعقب الضفرا