1. The meadows of the clouds are lonely
After those who have long since passed

2. If you find them desolate, I too witnessed them
As beautiful, splendid maidens in a wondrous parade

3. Of the family of Hashim and the sons
Of Shams, the finest of noble lineages

4. Sashaying about in luxury robes
Of silk they trail over the dunes

5. Oh night of Layla be long for me and pass slowly
When I remember the abode of ruins

6. The abode of one who departed on pilgrimage
On the night of the sixth, nearing Rajab

7. She is for us an intimate we keep in touch with
Without anything forbidden or shameful

8. Like a gazelle gently swaying its gait
Adorned with necklaces of gold