1. O you who spurns me with estrangement, my love,
You have been excessive in aloofness and vainglory.

2. You went away, showing no tenderness
For my thinness, nor grieving my leanness.

3. Filled with longing and sleeplessness
Until the beloved ones are alone.

4. And you laugh whenever you anger me, so I weep my laments.
My thirst increases, and the tears' water does not quench.

5. So if you swear to sever the bond,
It is linked to eloquence and poetry.

6. That is the nature of days, in situations
Of distress and serenity.

7. You have made me spend my whole life,
So allow one sweet day of it.

8. And you were angry that I am guilty of loving you,
So be gracious with pardon.

9. For tears for injustice do not cease
From a neighbor or enemy.

10. And if you were formerly generous,
Provoke some generosity from my soul.

11. You have totally shredded my patience -
So when will you mend it with comfort?