1. Teach, O Saad, the jealous neighbors
That the fires of jealousy are beneath my ribs

2. The day they complained of burns
My eyelids trembled beneath my ribs

3. My tears flow from a burning liver
And a frightened heart

4. I drank love potion so pure
That only sighing mixes my tears

5. May God guard you, a restful camel
That set with suns after rising

6. You left me in conflict after
Intending on the day we parted to leave

7. Separation fell though it was not
Destined to happen

8. Is not my passion you saw
And my infatuation enough for you

9. I complain to you of love hopelessly
For I complained only to the unhearing

10. He claims after you he will heal
With the Najdi north wind and flashing lightning

11. This is the extent of my patience without you
It is, O Saad, the effort of the able