1. One night my wakefulness was long
And Satan paid me a visit as I lay abed

2. He said, “How about a drink
Of goat milk to drive away our sleeplessness?”

3. I said, “Yes.” He said, “And coffee
Brewed by the grinder from the days of ancient ‘Aad?”

4. I said, “Yes.” He said, “And a singer
Whose songs make even rocks dance in delight?”

5. I said, “Yes.” He said, “And a girl
With cheeks aflame with modesty’s glow?”

6. I said, “Yes.” He said, “And a beauty
Whose eyelids are darkened with kohl?”

7. I said, “Yes.” Then he said, “Sleep now, at peace
O shrine of debauchery, pillar of decay.”