1. My ardour and her ardour outside my body bend
Towards the beloved while my consciousness aligns with them

2. Forbear and forbear for their vengeance has become dear
Layla and Layla, their difference has disturbed my sleep

3. With longing, with longing oh happiness if only they reconciled
So if I wronged a watcher in passion I would make amends

4. And if I came to union though I delayed I would make amends
So look upon the tribulations of love and see what they have done

5. Layla is generous with longing whenever I am miserly
And though Layla is generous with it, she is miserly in her generosity