1. No, not the bending boughs and gentle breeze
That soothe the weary soul and bring it ease,

2. Nor smile of meadow at the dawn's first light
When glittering dew drops grace narcissus bright.

3. A day of joy we've never seen before,
Where every wish is granted and much more.

4. The night it heralded fulfilled desire,
And souls embraced in warmth by firelight.

5. With laughter destiny our wishes crowned,
And in those smiles, ecstasy was found.

6. That palace drew together far and wide
To that young man it was an eventide.

7. The flowers of night their jewelry put on
And shone like stars arranged in diadem.

8. The vintner's daughter, a bridal vision,
Revealed the beauty of that celebration.

9. An outing led by chance right to this spot,
That furtive glance left ne'er to be forgot.

10. Oh what a majlis where I found success!
Graced by a noble youth none could impress.

11. His glory flowed from his scabbard fine,
More precious than all gems or gold that shine.

12. High praise to Abu Amr Ibn Murtada!
His eloquence made even mutes applaud.

13. Noble in upbringing, knowledge and thought,
His manners all sublime virtues have wrought.

14. Keen as a child yet wise as the aged,
His intellect like sparks from flint engaged.

15. If you vie with him in a race to glory,
Like steeds you'll find he has outpaced your story.