1. The antelope and the crow brought me good news
Welcome to the one who says: the crow

2. He said to me: Indeed, my good fortune is near
It has come close to happen

3. I said: How can that be near
With the fortresses and gates barring the way

4. Blessed be the wine, the cups, and the palace
That ladders cannot reach

5. If we were to enter the palace like trapped gazelles
Behind firmly shut and noisy gates

6. You risked your soul for me so beware
The guards here are angry at you

7. They swore if they find you, you won’t taste water
And when able, they are wolves

8. I said: The guard may slip or the guards may sleep
Or a revolt against them may happen

9. And God may grant something
With no anxiety for the lover

10. Go back, give her my greetings
Then return our reply, oh maiden

11. Tell her what I experienced and say
It is right for the noble lover to be rewarded

12. You are a man whose concern when night falls
Is being intoxicated for your sake

13. I do not smell basil except with my nostril
As only dogs smell carrion

14. Many blame me but saw no flaw in me
While they are sorrowful liars

15. He deceived God when white hair befell him
And his youth left him

16. He tells people to show piety yet forgets
While signs of great sin cloak him

17. O you who declare all my flesh lawful to you
Behind my back and without accountability

18. Wake up, you have no knowledge
Do not sleep, o critic

19. You displace people using the book, so why
When you blame me, does the book not deter you

20. You are no pious ascetic nor an honored
One of flawless lineage

21. I and she who threw you out loathingly
With the dust covering your shoe

22. Will blame your foolish opinion of us
When you remain weeping over your honor