1. O what a night whose length you enjoyed
Is there anyone sleeping who enjoys himself?

2. Yes, when does a melancholic find his melancholy,
Even if asleep, bidding farewell or taking leave.

3. He has a need that has long distressed him
Among the people, in his heart with which he is split

4. I have borne it throughout time perhaps
One day it will have a relief from fate

5. And it struck Umm 'Amr for me the stick
Anciently as it used to strike the forbearing one.