1. A queen owning me, but I do not own her
I say to her "Be gentle, Salma, though you rule me"

2. If you believed the slanderers when they said
That I complained, what they said was untrue

3. I have a proof within me for what I say
And if you doubt, then investigate and inquire

4. Your love binds me, so my tears flow freely
While my heart in passion is not set free

5. I did not forget when in a moment's absence
A doe caressed like a leafy branch in bloom

6. We were alone without any spy or snitch
What necklace could adorn her neck back then?

7. Desire stirred between us, she and I
Conversing gently like aged perfume

8. How lovely was she one night of joy
When joy was plentiful before we parted

9. Until dawn broke with its unsheathed blade
And tore apart the veil of dark that blinded

10. Salma said we will meet after this is done
I said "Take my soul until we meet again"