1. The one roaming the ruins with his cloak,
Weaving youth's dreams with tears like pouring rain,

2. Remembering the days of happiness there,
Where lovers flocked, enchanted by its charm,

3. As if it never echoed with joy before,
With a sweet life of wishes come true,

4. But is now stronger than any downpour
Your tears a flood, pouring heavily.

5. If longing lit a spark of sorrow in you
And longing now fans the flames,

6. Then worry, grief and pain have gone from me
With Salma's return and her affection.

7. She came when I recalled our love,
Trusting, though eyes spied and told on us,

8. Her face still wet with tears after separation
As she reproached me for breaking our bond.

9. A girl whose face outshines the rising sun,
Her dark tresses like the darkest night,

10. A smooth-necked gazelle glancing back
At the hunter pursuing her in the meadow.

11. Her smile reveals teeth like fresh camomile
Newly picked in the morning, glistening with dew,

12. Her voice captivates the wise with melodies
That surpass the strings of an oud.

13. If after drinking wine's headiness, no fear
Of the angry watcher ready to rebuke,

14. Her soft, reddened cheeks are like
Fine worked leather, delicately scented.

15. If an old man, after years of devotion
Saw her, from worship he'd surely stray.

16. She's unmatched among singers, unique as
I was in love and affection for her.

17. Rising above friends in loyalty and faith,
The hallmarks of one who's truly refined.

18. If the spying critics ask what molded this man,
Tell them - his manners taught him grace.

19. Loyal to the promise of love and brotherhood,
Never wavering despite the miles apart.

20. Refined, gentle, a poet of discretion
Whose morals are untouched by any stain.

21. We spurned the foe though they sought to provoke
And come at us, but we did not draw near.

22. Yet we answered their attacks out of passion,
So my blood honored one who caused pain.

23. Our poems were like pearls on a string,
As if polished jewels set in gold.

24. Reminding me of days gone by between us,
I'll not forget the love of one so refined.

25. Honor it with beautiful, eloquent verses
Whose words are sweeter than honeycomb.

26. O one who roams the barren desert,
Crossing empty plains after empty plains,

27. Prancing like an ostrich, shielded in feathers,
Swaying as it walks carrying eggs.

28. The desert wind debates with it
As the ostrich takes flight in alarm.

29. Convey my greetings though we are far,
Like the scent of musk and sweetest wine,

30. After lightning, sand and pebbles,
And the weaving winds of storms.

31. Before the coo of doves and the dawn
Of stars flickering in the sky.

32. Greetings from a lover, no pretense,
No boast or fabricated claim.

33. Greetings of peace, Saad, of joy and contentment
May you have the sweetest life as you search.

34. Unite me, my God, whenever the east grows bright
And the horizon darkens with rain,

35. With Muhammed the guide and trustee,
His companions and family, those who were close.