1. Peace upon Dir Qusair and its slopes,
Gardens of sweetness down to palm trees,

2. Were dwellings of mine, and in them delights,
And they were my trysts and my promenades.

3. When I came to them, steeds were my mounts,
And as I left, ships were my vessels.

4. I hunted at dawn the shy-eyed gazelle,
And raced the human in the darkness.

5. With me, every kiss-scarred charmer alluring,
Fulfilling each desire of the boon companion.

6. A troop like the necks of wild cows, swords
That vie in their arena with spear-shafts.

7. Meats that our hounds seized for us
And that we hunted in nets.

8. Food, if I wished, quickly cooked
By many lads and lassies of mine.

9. A blonde like ivory carrying her cup,
Languid of glance and motions.

10. As if the staff of the wet-nurse in shaking
Learned movement from its extremities.

11. There my drinks would clarify my pleasures
And days of joy accompany my life.