1. He knew through me of her a glance,
For nothing of their marriage was hidden from him.

2. So his heart was apprehensive and restless,
With me a veil and barrier at her home.

3. I will not forget – no, I will not forget – her abode as long as I live,
Though the camel litters and howdahs depart.

4. Stop by us, may God reward you with forgiveness,
For even a little visit from you is precious.

5. Life becomes dreary when you shun us,
And joyless when you spurn us.

6. I said: “My love for you is pure, it has no other ingredient,
While other people's love is mixed.”

7. And your secret is locked behind bolted doors
And blocked by accumulated wealth’s barricades.

8. As for my heart, God alone is its protector,
For fickle Fortune has seized and shredded it.

9. Those singing girls endowed with wealth
Have no need for us, yet we covet them.