1. One day I donned the robe of revelry
And drew it off, so drew off the finest raiment.

2. In an assembly where the singer's music reigned,
Goblets passed round by a seemly cupbearer.

3. The birds were ravished by her singing's beauty—
Had they but understood, they'd drink from the cup!

4. The sun turned pale from envy
Of a cheek not like the 'Abbasid prince's.

5. I care not whom I lose in all creation
If you are present, for you are all mankind!