1. More bitter than my ailment is that my confidant has abandoned me,
Turning his eyes away from the beauty of the Caliph's face.

2. We departed from Rajab and from its July,
And are living in August and in Sha'ban.

3. Where the north winds have been unleashed,
And autumn approaches with its gentle rain,

4. What is left for companionship after its long connection?
It has turned away, spurning with anger.

5. It sought refuge in the heat of summer, thus became inaccessible,
And took protection in the nearness of Ramadan.

6. So if I survive, I will surely let my friends drink
From every young, lively mare.

7. Until I see myself each dark night
Between determination and merriment.

8. It is for the month to abandon all vanities in it,
Though it was too noble for remorse.

9. God is a neighbor for the glory-seeker; He is
A neighbor for us, from the evil of all eras.

10. The Chosen One is the successor of the faithful,
And the Content One for the preservation of faith.

11. A king whose pardon we consider natural,
And pardon is the best trait of man.

12. He gave the public their request through his justice,
Striving in secret and in public.

13. And granted them from his sword and generosity
Bounties without stinginess or favor.

14. Their hearts were united to him in a pledge
That resembled the Pledge of Contentment.

15. I praise the favors he deserves,
And attaining his generosity that enriched me.

16. Who will thank the Caliph on my behalf for what
Is more deserving of grace and kindness?

17. For I have been graced with his grace,
And I saw the path of charity when he showed me.

18. His hands filled my hands, and his charity
Scattered my stinginess, impoverishing me as it enriched me.

19. And I became confident of the good successor, hastening
What he gave me.