1. O early riser, longing for my departure
After you were stirred by talking of my yearning,

2. Would that I knew, tomorrow when they set out
Where can the likeness of the sun be hoped for reunion?

3. Anguish seizes you, O heart, because of her.
If they urge on their camel litters to set out.

4. We lavished our souls, if lavishing
Can heal them of passion for her embrace and clasping.

5. When she stanched her tears, then she said:
"The parting has come close, the friends prepare to leave."

6. My heart is pledged to you today
To my misery and love for Iraq's people.