1. I called Abu Layla to make peace so he may see
With sincere opinion or be inclined to dream

2. He provoked me to war between me and him
So I said to him, wait, come to peace

3. But when he refused, I sent his coat
To him but he did not return with resolve and determination

4. And when he threw it back at me, I threw his darkness
And the darkness of one who throws must be thrown

5. So he was the first victim of the horses
Woe to him, unable with knowledge though determined

6. When you stir up turmoil and witness it
And escape from killing, you will not escape blame