1. A vision that sees far distantly visited me,
Unknowingly, and my companion did not realize.

2. I remembered Layla - truly I am deprived of the mention of her -
My heart wanders the night from every side.

3. I said, "Stay seated - verily the patience of your brother has waned!"
And I held back the tear of my eye though the tear was dominant.

4. I used to hope that you would bring me comfort,
And I did not know that the vision - were I to stay - would be my seeker.

5. By Allah! A lover is not denounced for her like,
Even if parting from loved ones is hated.

6. The love of her was absorbed into my skin and it walked with it
As the wine walks in the skin of the drinker.

7. Her love creeps into my bones, and her love
Crept as the poison of scorpion creeps into the stung one.

8. The day we departed, she appeared to us as though she was
The most protective she-camel among grazing sheep.

9. She bid farewell while passionate love walked slowly between us
As a branch calls out when struck by one who cuts down.