1. A refuge drew water from Elya's springs
So my sorrows amidst those meadows prolong

2. The breeze still fluttering around its expanse
For the heart therein remains captive

3. Abodes of loved ones, when their mention passes
Their memory from afar pours sorrow

4. They stayed while we departed, and my heart
Remains with them, can affection be herded?

5. O dwellers of the sacred house, do you see
Fate being stingy while time with you prolongs?

6. May God water those abodes and its people
With clouds of nostalgia that are plentiful

7. And bless a pillar wherein lies guidance
To him belong grace, faithfulness his friend

8. The lantern of meaning, leader of all
To him all perplexities seem trivial

9. Upon you is God's peace for as long as a lover pants
His sighs and yearning multiply twofold

10. By God, I never parted from you lightly
But that which is destined shall come to be