1. O you whose beauty has captivated lovers
When he appeared with kohl on his eyelids

2. My hands grew short when I tried to reach him
And his party went on late into the night

3. I stayed up so late that the stars in the sky
Were like his lamp and passion kept me awake

4. O you who blame me for loving him
Go easy, don’t think ill of him

5. Did you see, before blaming him
A cheek stuffed with musk in its folds

6. His piercing glance that weakened me
Whenever he glanced, his eyes so gentle

7. Everyone has a skill and the one
My heart is impassioned with is loving you

8. He grew accustomed to sadness when you left
And continued shedding tears nonstop

9. I never thought in my love for you
That you would break the heart that loved you