1. His complexion was colored the hue of kohl,
A creation of the most beautiful physique.

2. Like kohl smoothed into perfection
In a flushed cheek showing its sleek.

3. A sapling, tender, without leaves,
In a mound not separated or peaked.

4. And enough for me was his smile
Appearing suddenly from the dusk.

5. Babylonian in glance, in a wind-blown lock,
Pearl-like of mouth in an arrangement unique.

6. If there be any flaw in his creation,
It is that his manners are most meek.

7. His glances stilled me, so I tossed
The heart of one passionately obsessed.

8. He came watering around me persistently
In it the water flowed circle-linked.

9. So his eve was restfulness for me
As if the stillness was from the glow of dusk.