1. My longing for you made me obsess
And memories kept me seated, fixated

2. Until the jealous hearts ached
And those who blamed me wept, so pardon me

3. Thus I became softer than my writing
And those who cursed me prayed for mercy on me

4. I am willing to bear suffering for your love
Who can rebuke me for willingly bearing it

5. When I see or hear about you, nothing
Distracts me, no one faults me for loving you

6. Oh thoughts that grazed farewell on my mind
For you, as long as life remains in me

7. I shed tears at our separation
And love made me fast, though it weakened me

8. They said you’ve become hunchbacked and gray
I said parting made so, for those we love

9. They said forget your love before him
Never! Above that tragedy, this tragedy befell me

10. I am a candle of lovers in the fire of passion
I see the fire above the flames melting me

11. When love's caller called and I responded
And called him in return, he answered me

12. Even if I am deemed mad
Who can prevent what has possessed me?

13. None has given me unrest but a coquette
Who never tasted the agony he gave me

14. O how delightful if Layla's specter
Visited me when sleep came to my bed

15. When sleep left my eyes, it carried me to her
So though her tomb is far, her spirit carried me

16. And her love in my imagination clothed me
Else her love would have left me bare

17. What bliss if Layla appeared to me at night
And from her the light, then illuminated me

18. Standing by the right pillar seeking
Refuge, fearing what could confuse me

19. O God, I ask you to accept my prayer
And lighten the burden of debt weighing me down

20. And remove the sin of your servant Khatir
So if you are pleased, his pleasure brings me closer

21. The pure brother, when you purify him
Of good deeds, benefits me

22. You have an intention and blessing, O Khangar
Your sword increased affection toward me

23. Peace be upon you, and upon you
From me a melody that extended me