1. The girls of Medina have dyed
Their hands for Eid, O Abbas make them shine

2. She paid advance for her comb
Stipulating an imported one

3. So lend her, O people, for her beauty
From the state coffers generously

4. For she is the one I love most
With pure intention and chastity

5. O Amr why do the girls of Medina
Not eat grilled chickpeas

6. Ask her my sister if she would like
A bag of them from Basra

7. To keep as provision without measure
From all people protected and free

8. So say to her joking and teasing
The words of a man with sincerity

9. Draw near and do not over analyze her opinion
For her opinion is that of a noble lady