1. O people! My yearning for Hejaz has lasted long
And I cried from the bitterness of constant sorrows

2. I fear that I may die choking
with grief, O son of Ahnaf with grief

3. Out of love for a maiden, I talked of her
Fearing separation, so I became like one hanging

4. The journey was nearing its end and they departed
If only I had that power, we would not have parted

5. It is as if we did not gather in a country
And as if we did not meet in a secluded place

6. And I remained swimming in their love's oceans
How good it is if we do not drown

7. I wish I never fell for you, but I wish you
Did not leave, or I wish I was not created

8. If my body parts complained of what afflicted them
Each organ would have complained of what it endured

9. Some of them would have listed what burdened them
And some would have listed what was left of them

10. Leave anyone whose intention went astray and do not be
Seeking what you were not destined to attain

11. The virgins have already spread our gossip
So people are between belief and denial

12. O you who deny the agony of the lovers!
Go away from me, you are unsuccessful