1. When does the longing lover complain of the one he loves?
And does complaining to other than a sympathizer help?

2. His death is more suited to him than his life,
If complaining of love is a necessary blow.

3. I was denied the coming together of water and fire in the valley,
So I moaned, breaking my fast like one who fasts.

4. The waters of the valleys and streams are all stopped up,
Yet I am more inclined to them than to the pouring tears.

5. Your dwellings are most tempting to the starving refugee,
Even if they are made hoary by the inscriptions of time.

6. You bestowed favor on us once by your company,
Then bade farewell, while time remains pitiless.

7. You erased a tablet on which reproach was writ,
And the hand of approval was extended to my structure of acceptance.

8. The landmarks of my life in which love's victim was revived,
And I was vindicated by those tyrannical eyes.

9. They possessed me, and when they turned away, my vindication
Was in those delicate cheeks and soft skin.

10. I blame the days that have passed over my intent,
And I apologize for my advancing youth.