1. I fell in love with him an old man, as if his grey hair
Were jasmine upon his cheeks, upon a rose

2. O rational brother, he knows what is implied by prohibition
I secured him from any watcher and rival

3. And they said people in the legislation of love are two kinds
Black bearded men, and people with hair gone white

4. Lo! Had I been giving preference for white-haired
I would have inclined towards a smooth-cheeked maiden

5. And I saw the black beards sharing with me
So I wished to remain with their white-haired alone