1. He recalled their union, so he wept, lovesick,
And from remembering her, nearly died of lovesickness.

2. His saddened heart was further hurt by her memory,
And sleep was banished from his eyes.

3. The cooing of a dove calling to her mate -
"Return, O dove, return my mournful song,

4. Perhaps in your mournful song you may bring me joy."
So she replied, taking away my longing:

5. "With what she said, she increased my agony.
Can a desperately lovesick one bring joy to a desperately lovesick one?

6. My tormentor, my eyes are destined to live without you,
So nothing remains for me but disgrace,

7. Estrangement and rejection dominate me.
Is there no loyalty to promises among you?

8. Be kind, and unite me with my love, and do not refuse."