1. The camel caravan of Utaylah departed before dawn
As if your neighbor had packed up and left in haste

2. Or whenever Utaylah departs at dawn
And leaves their land weeping as she goes

3. And I have suppressed my tears on the turbulent ship
To bid farewell to a friend and head to the land of enemies

4. And I entered the house whose people were feared
After the noonday heat when the dew had fallen

5. And found there a young girl adorned
With jewelry that made her cheeks glow like embers

6. So I enjoyed intimacy when I came to her bed
And fell for her when I came following my desire

7. And so with the pleasures of youth I passed my time
Some ask what did you spend it on

8. The buzzing of flies is no indication
That he spent it out of need or to acquire wealth

9. So raise yourself up do not let your weakness continue
Lest consequences overtake you while you slumber

10. Whether he praises you or rewards you, one who
Praises what you did is like one who rewards

11. Guard his trust and keep his secret
I will do my part, then let whatever happens come