1. He brought the slain back to life with his promise
A young man whose union is marred by his aloofness

2. A moon that outshines the full moon in his qualities
And surpasses the gazelle in his glances and cheeks

3. If only he would promise to banish tedium, for he
Remains eloquent in breaking his vows

4. He distracts from the sweetness of consent with our lives
In his roses, death without his presence

5. An icy wind that melts but does not itself melt, and sometimes
Rekindles the sigh of ardour with its coolness

6. I did not forget him when he came pulling his train
As the night paraded in the excess of its chill

7. Likewise, the stars did not sleep for fear
That dawn would free them from their fetters

8. With a yellow wine whose sun
Is a full moon that envies its rising

9. A cup whose wine seems to be from his saliva
A generosity that kisses us on his cheeks

10. Until drowsiness overpowered the stars
And each pillow was busy with its occupant

11. And morning saw itself freed from captivity
And came winding over the darkness with its pillars

12. A moon that obeyed the beauty of his face
As if beauty were part of his armies

13. In love I am its martyr, nothing harmed him
If only its paradise were for its martyr

14. O Joseph of the age, I who am madly in love
Am Jacob, conveying my sorrows to his David