1. Her wrist gleams out from her bracelet and her cheek shows through her veil
A slender waist, softer than a delicate branch bending from the morning dew

2. When she speaks, her words are like silk unravelling from every joint
Who will let me kiss the one I desire when just the sight of her melts me away?

3. Her mouth is musk dissolving and the dawn radiates from her cheeks
The black of her hair sets off her beauty, the white of her face glows red

4. So the night takes on the darkness of her tresses and the fire the hue of her blush
Had my eyes seen her, they'd not have pained, had my heart contained her, it'd not have known

5. She's like the morning breeze, so gentle when it comes from the meadow at dawn
Or like the realization of a wish before the thought has fully formed

6. She parts her lips slowly like a string of pearls in a necklace
Had they pictured her in their minds, still they'd not have matched her perfection

7. Musk scattering, lightning smiling, a branch standing tall, hips girdled
The dawn stole the radiance of her face for the horizon, stars and moon

8. And her glances made a necklace, stringing words like glistening pearls
The night mingled with the sun of her smile and claimed her moon as its own

9. Why so secretive with me, consumed with her, though I say no more?
Patience is frustrated, tears and sleeplessness stirred

10. No union, no nearness, no blooms, no breast
Would that you had determined the paths of glory, resolved

11. To begin with kindness, attain the heights, spurn evil, forgive
Lofty, exceeding the stars' realm, generous, shaming the rain

12. Refinement highest of Hashim's princes, best of manner and trial
Giving before asked, then gently pardoning transgressions

13. Nobility was taught him before he was born and imbued in his nature
He brought light, so people seek refuge in him and time hears his command

14. He readies steeds for battle with vigor, like fate itself
Heroism fills the brave man's heart and sight

15. He surpassed Quraish, prolonged Hashim, and missed no righteous deed
You are the sun - who rivals you? Only the deceived pretend to your light

16. O king, your wealth always tends to you, before old age arrives
Generosity whose flaws you correct before others see

17. People summarize their gifts to you, but you do not abbreviate yours
The lofty heart finds comfort in you, fleeing pretenders and foes

18. There my words meant to censure were turned to bless instead
Returning joy and victory to you once more

19. Tell the envoys of good tidings to come, tell the envious they'll witness your might
God created no failing in you to mar the lofty heart

20. O son of the guided leader - it's enough that you rise sublime and proud
Quintessence of God's creation, the mystery of His loftiness revealed

21. You come from a group who united faith's glory and crushed humankind
None but them did religion befriend or prefer as allies

22. So take this string of polished pearls, ornate in wording and arrangement
Make it the ornament on your glorious brow, your sword and champion through time

23. From one whose nature was refined and never betrayed your blessings
How much do I owe you! My hand, my faithfulness, my thanks