1. I said to him, meeting you is better solace
If you are human and blankets warm you

2. Bring me a drink from your mouth's wine, it is
Lawful though bishops partake of it

3. So he lent a mouth like rosebuds arrayed
And poured for us what blankets enfold

4. I grew drunk on it, its flavor refined
Pure musk extract doubly distilled

5. When we conversed and our reproach was long
Tears flowed that kerchiefs cannot contain

6. I said, why these tears and sobbing?
He said, I weep in fear of parting from you

7. I said, you cry upon meeting and yearning?
He said, in both these states I suffer

8. I said is there any peace? He said, None
I see, except for those who find harmony

9. Various woes, the beloved unwavering
How can he be so, when opposed?

10. Whoever loves, or is loved, is tormented
Ever shrouded in grief and separation

11. No evil we have done, no hurt we have caused
To people, save those we see and befriend

12. For I have seen distance brings joy to one who shuns
People, or he whom companionship wearies

13. Let us live lone and singular in lofty principles
Unique, though none in your abode call out

14. May you look upon Gardens of Eden in concord
With houris, wherein terraces welcome you

15. Hasten to righteous acts from every direction
Be wise, so mysteries will be revealed to you

16. Take advantage when opportunities arise in fate
Lest you miss them and afterward regret