1. The tears poured down my cheeks for him
All my sorrows gushed forth

2. He died a martyr and a bereaved mother wept
Then I spread my wings despite my agony

3. Whenever his name stirs me, I become
Branches shedding ceaseless tears

4. None said Abd al-Ghani except
I tasted through him the bitterness of sorrow

5. His image passed me by at night
Transforming consciousness into a dream

6. I imagined him in my thoughts, but who will give me
The sweetness of company and talk?

7. His dwelling is in my heart, though
I am burnt while he is at peace

8. Who will help me weep for him
And so clear me of all blame?

9. My wish, my desire – or else
A life of burning anguish

10. When doves mourn among themselves
I weep and complain along with them

11. I tried to embrace you in yearning
But embraced only bones

12. Why did I see that which tore me
And did not die on the spot?

13. Your cheek remained tearless
Your lips devoid of smiles

14. Of the sweetest perfumes you were a tent
And of the noblest, most generous host

15. You rose through the darkness with your
Gleaming glory and nobility