1. Longing resides in his ribs, ever restless,
And memories stir in his heart, ever wistful.

2. At times the youth's cheek would save him from sorrow,
And the soft curls of night, ever wakeful.

3. Baghdad was unfair when it shunned
Its dweller, though once a congenial abode.

4. Neither Tayyi nor the Persian held sacred
Our kinship or friendship, as custom bestowed.

5. High hopes, who pins on you after affection
You've severed from me? I'm filled with despair.

6. You promised we'd meet on Thursday, but passed
Were five Thursdays since the day you picked there.

7. Tell the Prince, for he is the moon that
Lit up gloomy days with his smile so rare.

8. You've paraded before me men, each of whom
Falls short of my goal, lazy and careless.

9. You've humbled me until those envious
Of me rejoiced and gloated at my fall.

10. Yet I, though unguarded, elucidated
The path of verse, a perilous scrawl.

11. Known am I in East and West together,
Like one seated in every council and hall.

12. These lines at dawn I have neatly marshalled,
To be gifted to you, like brides for a ball.

13. With you is wellness and peace. As for me,
I take leave while they remain in your thrall.