1. I recalled the days of union with her, in which I have
No solace, nor patience, nor delight

2. I left, though parting has sealed my paths
While my heart is pulled towards the beloved

3. Bewildered am I, not knowing where destiny
Has led me, a decree on man flowing, fulfilled

4. I despaired my life, how can I praise it when
I left pleasures I once seized

5. I weaned myself after suckling glory
And drowned myself where I have no savior

6. By my life, my sins have drowned me and destroyed me
Else, I stand firm, stout-hearted and unyielding

7. The reins of love, why did I not pasture them
And stay close to she who I seek refuge with

8. My promises have withered, once verdant
I rusted while my heart for the beloved sharpens

9. Wit and full moon of perfection veil themselves
From the beauty that has captured my heart

10. His curling tresses are musk, his cheeks pearls
His cheeks myrrh, his moles ruby