1. For those who traverse the valleys
Gently, bearing naught but my heart

2. They walked on, never looking back
Her glow sold the sleep of my eyelids

3. They walked on, I provisioned them with my tears
Tears are the best gift for loved ones

4. O travelers, my heart still dwells with you
By Allah, I call none but you

5. Perish the thought that you'd deny the love
I knew sincere and true

6. 'Tis my way to stay true to my word
Inherited from ancestors of old

7. If, in my absence, I pleased you
Such an end would please me too

8. Many times, I looked on and asked just one thing
That you heed not the envious' lies

9. To honor the pact, magnificent in rank
In our blood, not ink, it lies

10. I who for love of you will not relent
To you cast all that I hold

11. I remain proud that I please you
Willingly; my joy untold

12. God is Great! Say to those who resent
God awaits in ambush of old

13. My heart melted, examine its dwellers
Naught but family and children of mine

14. O people of Beirut, for me in your land
A noble lady of generous line

15. I'll not forget her, that day of farewell
Her mantel strewn, her braids undone

16. She bid goodbye as my tears fell
Mingling the black of her eyes

17. Like Antara, none can please me but her
My life's joy is hers alone

18. I would not settle for less, close to you
Only content with you from afar

19. The feasts and festivals passed, somber
As if dressed in mourner's shroud

20. No feast compares to seeing you
No feast so lights my heart