1. The mention of the rabab though abandoned
Brought up memories of one held dear

2. In the most exalted spot it had its place
For him in yearning unrestrained it stirred

3. Between garments two, the cold with him
From all who roamed around, it hid with care

4. To both her friends, she said, for your lives
Can you hope that we will Umar see?

5. My soul seems to sense that he draws near
And so for him I pine, hoping he's here

6. In jest they answered her, and at her words
Mockingly laughed, amusement bare

7. By your life, we fear not, nor hope
A visitor's arrival, not now, not e'er

8. If he came openly, who would you see?
Then spread wide his name, no shame or fear

9. The younger said, swearing by God's name
A month he will not come, have no care

10. Upwards she sighed at her oath so strong
And plunged, her garment torn side to flare

11. With tears flowing, her misfortune she told
For love of the mentioned, grief laid bare

12. O Lord, for him I pine, follow my heart
With patience from them, I cannot bear

13. While speaking to them, I came up behind
To hear their talk, a welcome snare

14. I startled one, she turned, when her gaze met mine
To the others she said, an open brother's here

15. Amongst them a cheek I'll ne'er forget
Until my grave meets its gravemate near