1. From the ruins of past glories and abodes
My worries have returned and persistently gnaw at me

2. Oh Abu Al-Harith my heart wanders aimlessly
So take the advice of a trusted, wise counsel

3. My eyes glanced at her with a look
That left my heart with her as a hostage

4. My heart was hung like a graceful gazelle
Oh my people, from a gazelle that has been ensnared

5. Of beautiful face, pure complexion
Sweet scent, soft to embrace

6. Seek for me to meet and be united with her
For the best union is that without prevention

7. Indeed my love for Layla will be the death of me
Love has appeared in my body and gut

8. There is no love greater than my love for her
Unless I kill myself or go insane

9. Her love for me has caused my heart
A passion that flows over all other passions

10. So when she wanders lost in thought of me
And when she returns to settle in her abode