1. May God protect you, branch swaying gently
I try to do what he wants though he destroys me

2. If he gives gifts unfit for one's station
With chains can kindness be repaid?

3. Why expect nobles to act like slaves-
Accepting the lowly's offerings?

4. I refused to rule as you wished
The strong over the weak

5. How much O gazelle have you plundered
Plundering my heart with your eyes

6. Sending from the lashes arrows
Revealing my hidden passions

7. In the gardens with coyness you swayed
Jealousy in the branches it evoked

8. O you who spurned me, he won't stop
Nor will he gently reunite us

9. Rule how you wish
The strong over the weak

10. O you who made me your prisoner
Pity with your beauty this captive

11. He who broke my heart spurning me
Mend it with your affection for this elder

12. He who meets you through your affection
All he meets will be easy

13. O you whose wakeful eyes are intoxicated
And spare body assaults mine

14. Rule how you wish
The strong over the weak