1. O essence of humanity,
O star or rather, o moon,

2. O branch, when it walks,
O gazelle, when it looks,

3. O soul of the garden that
the morning breeze has stirred,

4. O lady of the glance that
captivated when loosened,

5. When will I heal, o ransomed one,
my hearing of you and sight?

6. In my heart no ardour is
like your slender waist's ardour.