1. The fire of your cheeks has turned to ashes,
And the springtime of your beauty to stillness.

2. The blackness of my fate has turned to whiteness,
Since the whiteness of your face has turned black.

3. I thank God, though you have donned the veil,
Beauty has turned from you, and departed.

4. He adds to creation what He will, but still,
The splendor has gone from your face now it's veiled.