1. Shall I not convey to Abu Uthman
The excuse of a reproachful, sorrowful man?

2. For I am not like one who loves you
With the tongue and swears much.

3. You reproached me for things
That were excessive between us.

4. So do not let the enemies gloat over me
And the neighbors pry.

5. You would like that I were flesh
Seen by birds that carried me off piecemeal.

6. And do not with it raise your head proudly—
God pardon what is past!