1. Our friends, though I and the house are far from you
I have not given up on our bond

2. Though the blamers rebuked me about you and increased
Their blame did not change my affection

3. If they uncover the sincerity of every affection
Then the people's affection is part of what I have

4. You have an abode in my heart that does not depart
Even if I were behind Iraq or India

5. They have distanced me from you, so you came closer
The more they increased the distance, the closer you were from afar

6. By God, I did not assist those blaming you
And I conceal more about you than I reveal

7. If I wanted to forget you, the fine deeds
Resembling well-strung pearls would remind me of you

8. I would then be devoid of sincerity and chivalry
If I did not repay them what is due from me

9. I ask the breezes to carry your scent
So I may pluck from it like the opening rose