1. I inclined towards the religion of youth when
My beloved came to my abode on the day of intimacy

2. The prophet of beauty, in whose law of charm there is no
harm "And slay not the life which Allah hath forbidden"

3. Nor did I fear in following his religion
Aversion - remote is he whom Allah hath brought nigh

4. So oft did Solwan chide me and upbraid me with his blame
But the guidance of the religion of love spurns him

5. And oft he hoped I would desist from this madness
He had built in my heart with Sawda a dwelling

6. And oft did a boon-companion and an ignorant man blame me
And oft did intimates attempt to dissuade me

7. But when he insisted on separation for a time
And deprived me on the day of intimacy of seeing him

8. Not for weariness of love,
But for something his religion permits him not

9. That was his delusion, that I had relented
And inclined to a gazelle whose glance gives life

10. I swore to him I repented of the delusion
When it was established the delusion had led to separation

11. Would that I knew how he knows
He loves another, though their charms I concealed

12. And hearkens to lies in love, though his law
States the prohibition thereof, yet he allows it

13. And divulges about me that my inclination
Is what led him to what he did, and enticed him

14. I inclined not from him in love, but rather
He wanted to test me with aloofness and trial

15. And when he saw me truthful in love
Nor ever betrayed his intimate talk to strangers

16. And my repentance was confirmed with him, he came hastily
And my moments were sweetened by drinking his wine

17. I pledged to him I would never betray, so he said to me
"I am content, so long as no other comes to fascinate you"

18. So I willingly pledged allegiance, and said to my companion
"Celibacy has passed, so forgive me, for I adore him"

19. That was a cup of love I quaffed,
So understand, and do not blame me lest you drain it

20. If given the choice between my family and him
I would not choose, by the law of youth, but him

21. And my wish, if death does not visit me,
Is that when he passes by my grave, he will give me life

22. And if he does not pray over me, I will surely perish
But he is the secret of my heart, and gave it life

23. And he promised union every moment
So he was generous, and did not stint what I desired

24. May Allah reward my gazelle who is generous to his lovers
With whatever he craves openly, despite his enemies

25. He has no flaw but that his glance,
When it wanders, ensnares the lover and deafens him

26. If this age were just in its judgment,
It would not oppress one we have justly praised

27. And separate body and soul suddenly
Intending a matter whose consequence cannot be avoided