1. The sea hindered me from reaching my beloved,
Who stayed in Jazir for some days, as ordained.

2. So I refused to board a ship, for I have never
Been daring enough to cross a bridge of iron.

3. When bridges are destroyed, I do not dare cross;
Rather, I am a flood if cast into a flood.

4. I am not pleased to rule Persia if my daily bread
Lies beyond the river that I cannot cross.