1. My heart yearns for the days of joy
While sorrow casts its shadow upon me

2. Except for dust, my feet have no shoes
Except for hair, my head has no crown

3. I hope for livelihood and clothes
With no livelihood or clothes

4. My belly rumbles with hunger
And spiderwebs cover my goblet

5. How many noble girls have I married?
Abu Nuwas prayed over them