1. I abandoned pleasures fearing intoxication
For a man loses his secrets when drunk

2. And abstinence was better for me, had I been patient
But who can be patient from the separation of loved ones?

3. I test myself with this estrangement, perhaps
My passion will grow when I abandon it

4. And I fear it would transgress if I profess my love
So I conceal it with all my might, though it appears

5. I am jealous over my eyes for her, as if
When my eyes desire another, they cannot see

6. No glance has met me since I knew her
So I look but see her likeness wherever I look

7. So trust me for what has appeared to you
And there is more that I hide and conceal

8. Consider, for you know not, perhaps you will be tested
With what is in me, and my heart will wake and be patient

9. Those nights recall our pact in them
And the lamp of affection flourishes

10. When she tries to stand it by herself, weakness
Prevents her, the mattresses are too short

11. O you who foolishly forbid her!
My passion has increased since you forbade