1. I recalled my vigil at the door one night,
Grasping the hand of a moon-faced maiden, her tears flowing like a full moon.
١. ذَكَرت مَقامي لَيلَة البابِ قابِضاً
عَلى كَف حَوراءِ المَدامِع كَالبَدر
2. I almost leaned towards you but held back,
My tears streamed down my chest.
٢. وَكِدت وَلَم املِك اِلَيكَ صَبابَه
اِطيرُ وَفاضَ الدَمعُ مِنّي عَلى النَحر
3. I converse with her, and at times,
She smiles at me, her mouth radiant like a blossom.
٣. اجودُ عَلَيها بِالحَديثِ وَتارَة
تَجودُ عَلَينا بِالرِضابِ من الثَغَر
4. If only, my God, that moment would last,
So my Lord may know, in that instant, my gratitude.
٤. فَلَيتَ الهي قَد قَضى ذاكَ مرة
فَيَعلَم رَبّي عِندَ ذلَِ ما شكري