1. If my night turns dark
And dawn betrays us

2. Her radiant light
Makes lamps unnecessary

3. Sulafa appears
Like the brightest star

4. Her temper sweet as honey
Her manner fragrant as ambergris

5. How pleasing is the rose
Even if it makes me drunk

6. My heart stirred for her
So do not see me crying out

7. From that path
Or passion, oh companion!

8. And in me a feathered arrow
That lodged deep within me

9. A full moon that does not wane
With moles upon her cheek

10. With a glance that conquers
Lions as El Hajjaj conquered men

11. So you see no escape
From her conquering glance

12. Perfume my heart with musk
A heart enchanted, perfumed

13. With the softest musk
And sweetest scent

14. Watered with musk
And syrup like Kauthar

15. A branch swaying gently
To which souls submitted

16. Blessed be the meadows
If souls would submit!

17. Gently, Abul Qasim
Do not rush Abi Hayyan

18. He has no protector
From your captivating glances

19. And your endless estrangement
Has long caused him anguish

20. His tears but waves
His secret flames alight

21. But he does not fret
Nor obey the flames

22. Oh Lord of confusion
Tormented by the winds

23. And love of gazelles
I warded off the winds

24. And said no repose
From this, oh my healer,

25. Seven faced wreath bearer
It is the death of joys

26. So choose for me, oh glass blower,
A goblet and cups