1. And one with pride, I contested the cup with him, surrendering,
At the naivety of companions and the night was oppressive.

2. So I did not cease to pour for him and drink like him,
Until he became drunk while I was still sitting.

3. So I spend the night protecting him from harm when he was my companion,
And I guard him - truly I am on guard against fear.

4. By an abode that does not give comfort to the heart of a man,
Beware, nor do anxieties flow to it.

5. An enemy and a dark night and awe-inspiring wastes
Wrestling in its chasms and continuing.

6. So when dawn shone and gloom receded
A little and the birds bent towards the morning,

7. I approached to bid him farewell and wink at his palm
Gently and call him by name while he was sleepy.

8. So he answered me while drunkenness was in his glances,
Asking what do you want while he was frowning.

9. So I said, "Awake, this is the morning coming upon us
And these are the cranes leaving."

10. And I handed him a cup so he stretched his fingers
Towards it reluctantly while he was hopeless.

11. So no sooner had he tasted it than he laughed gleefully
And turned happily to what he found intimate.

12. It is my way to show affection to loved ones,
Thus I compete in affection.