1. When will the time of his union return,
And how, when his phantom does not come back?

2. He is the gazelle whose eyelids yesterday
Evening lulled to sleep.

3. Alas, covenants that have expired!
So does time generously renew them?

4. The covenant of lovers was watered with tears.
If rain fails, can tears flow?

5. In those covenants wereDoes scowling,
Frightening the lions in their lairs.

6. In those tents were faces,
In those branches, singing birds.

7. Many a beautiful woman has captivated my heart;
In her beauty she is matchless.

8. Her pastures were lush; her water was sweet,
Quenching the thirsty throngs.

9. When love’s fire burned within my ribs,
Her beauty was the fuel that fed the flames.

10. By the law of love she showed me favor,
My faithful friend, unique in virtue.

11. I conceded her superiority graciously,
Does the sun hide when it rises?

12. She adorned regulartiy but was not constrained by it,
Just as fine manners may enhance proper conduct.

13. As long as the nights continue in joy,
Despite the jealous, she will not fade.