1. Do you forget, O radiant beauty, our union complete,
When I draw near to you in the darkness of night?

2. Though vexed were we, enwrapped in affection’s embrace—
Reproaches like musk’s fragrance, or sweeter than musk.

3. When you let me sip from your lips, then made me taste
The drought-quenching drafts of your mouth, pure and sweet,

4. As though it were coffee matured through the night
That we sip together at dawn, in small sips, discreet.

5. O radiant beauty, my love for you has no doubt,
No good in a love mixed with even a hint of mistrust.

6. Your memory stirs me, enraptures me throughout,
For nothing but thoughts of you ever my heart thus.

7. Among the gatherings’ throng moves a fawn-like young moon,
Ensnaring men’s hearts with her beauty—my love, my delight!

8. She beckons, and hearts cannot but yield to her tune,
Dispensing her favors and calming her lover’s despite.