1. Let me be, for I am familiar with high ambitions
I walk, for the fates move on

2. So how many nights do I spend seeking glory
As if I were an ambassador to the stars

3. With resolve, when night extends its corridors
It turns dark, so I shine a light

4. A brother charged with glory, not easily provoked
A bed, when darkness settles and stirs

5. When a day passes stingily
He has no awakening, not even in death

6. Though I am forbidden by my neighbor
My heart is captured by eyes and strongholds

7. No respite comes over me in my quest
Until I see it weaken

8. In the herd of Nejd, I fell for a gazelle
Raging in our hearts and stirring trouble

9. It forbids straightforward words, brother of guidance
And is stingy even with imaginary visits

10. You who reside in Nejd, be kind
Your love stirs and changes my heart

11. And you who live alone in rugged Miná
Is your pleasure with me too small?

12. I remembered you across the sea though we are far
So its expanse filled with overflowing tears

13. The fluttering anxiety flashed like lightning
Flying through my heart with sighs

14. My heart laments whenever the north wind blows
Is there no ally for my heart in its love?

15. By God, I know not if remembering you makes me grieve
Or if the cup passed between tents revolves

16. So who can convey my intentions if they displease her?
Reason has a rule, but tyranny and injustice prevail

17. That tomorrow or the next day we will meet
And spend time, with each of us visiting the other

18. How long will I pretend, while my passion and love are evident?
And hide the name of my beloved, though he is famous

19. My hopes, my overflowing cup, the source of my glory
And the subject of much talk

20. Can I forget - no, not forget - the gatherings with you
Where I meet you joyfully and happily?

21. We visit you in the wings of darkness and incline
With your words before us, shining like light

22. Though if I am absent from you, your subtle graces do not disappear
Everlasting spirits attend us night and dawn

23. Your shade is over me wherever I am, protective
And my hopes' spring is with you, abundant

24. Excuse me if I spoke too long
My words are inadequate after such expression

25. Excuse me if I spoke too long
My words are inadequate after such expression