1. Do you forget our nights in Zahle, and that closeness
That bound our hearts and beliefs there?

2. Do you forget our strolling on the banks of Saffa
As we watched the currents dissolving in the river?

3. The beauties passed by us with wandering steps
And disappeared into the abyss of night’s abyss.

4. We followed their steps with pounding hearts
Exalting passion, composing melodies.

5. We took cover in the darkness, fearing that
Those gazelles might see us and bolt away.

6. So long has it been since your absence became wakeful grief!
So beautiful once was that time, like a sweet dream!