1. Any beloved whose cheek has a mole,
I would not transgress his wish, no, not by a hair.

2. He has a slender waist and graceful swaying gait,
Showing you beauty as if it were a dot.

3. I asked him for a kiss, but he refused
Threatening me with the police officer.

4. Magic is in his glances and rosy cheeks
On which a tint, like a dot, overlays.

5. I ransom the one whose estrangement pained me,
For estrangement after union is like rage.

6. I grew gray-haired in loving him, and here am I now
Entangled in difficulties because of him.

7. I say, now that grey hair has appeared
And marked my parting with a line.

8. O heart, repent and ask the Almighty
To forgive what is past, and say: "It is enough!"

9. Take refuge in the Guardian, the Imam whose
Knowledge and excellence have been spread.

10. Honor him, for he is a refined and brilliant man
Who has no faults compared to others.

11. He is the most remarkable, surpassing all people.
We hope for his pleasure and fear his rage.

12. How many blessings has he brought me! How many
Heavy burdens has he removed from me!

13. He whose pen ceaselessly cuts off
The heads of his enemies when he swings it.

14. The ministers and kings esteem him greatly,
As do the princes, and the police officer.

15. O Guardian, Imam whom our Lord
Has honored with his line of descent.

16. Your servant is Nasr, whom you know
Has neither money nor wheat.

17. The oil jar after it was filled
Emptied out, then the jar was sold.

18. The mice have all fled in hunger,
And the cat has run from its hunger.

19. So do with him as you wish, may you never
Cease to enjoy favor and fortune!

20. And whoever doubts his love of you
Will get fleas in the upper part of his robe.