1. The Merciful has established with good fortune
An everlasting state that will not pass away

2. For Abul 'Abbas, may God forgive him, He has led it
As God has decreed for the Imam al-Murtada

3. A state for which all creation yearns
Whether mentioned by a friend or foe

4. Though the face of the ruler was darkened, still
He met glances with a shining face

5. O Trustee of God, O you whose generosity
Has raised me from the misfortune of my fate

6. Sadness prevails, and loss of contentment
And worry makes my body sick

7. My fortune was inclined towards you
But it turned away with an averted face

8. Fate loaned my youth some gray hairs
Though I did not seek to borrow them

9. When white hairs flow, they do not hamper
Enthusiasm in pursuing desires

10. My soul laments my former closeness
That was mine from the day of my prestige

11. You have a servant whom, after you
Illness has wasted and weakened

12. Separation was imposed on him unwillingly
People do not reverse what is decreed

13. Each day the sword of harm brandished
With lies about you all is drawn out

14. What does he care, when he sees your pain,
Whether fate is angry with him or content?