1. Is grief their lot when lovers part
With memories of joys now in their heart?
١. هَلْ جُسومٌ يومَ النَّوى ودَّعوها
باقِياتٌ لِسُوءِ ما أوْدَعُوها
2. O judges cruel! What justice is this?
Did you make their bodies follow their spirits' bliss?
٢. يا حُداةَ القُلوب ما العَدْلُ هذا
أتْبعُوها أجْسادَها أوْ دَعُوها