1. The separation loads me what I cannot bear,
And the days make me forget Layla, so I remember,

2. And if Layla is present and I am absent, I am still
Faithful to the pact, whether absent or present,

3. She was jealous of us, though with no appointment,
So the jealous and the jealous lovers dispersed,

4. A female pigeon on the branch and the antelope,
The night, the dawn, and the bright morning,

5. When she breathes, the scent of musk and roses is her breath,
And when she smiles, the bright full moon glows,

6. And we think her intoxicated without drinking coffee,
And he whose saliva is wine, must get drunk,

7. You neglected me, though I was not,
Neglectful to be neglected, or you abandoned, so I abandon,

8. And in what sin do you deny our friendship?
I have never denied the known kindness,

9. I stayed up while you all fell asleep, and it is
A disgrace upon you to sleep while I stay up,

10. I avert my eyes from you and return them,
And I excuse my heart for loving you and excuse,

11. And if friends change the injustice of their time,
By God, I will not complain or change.