1. Strum her strings and their melody,
Before Asma's departure.

2. Return to her with that which
She said in her song's refrain.

3. She presented us a radiant plan,
Beaming with her approval.

4. And coquettishly complained
When met with reproach - so welcome her blame!

5. She reveals trysts of beauty,
Yet is shy of rewards.

6. We only meet when she descends,
Cloaked, to visit me.

7. In a caravan, or on a starless night,
Near the walls of her abode.

8. Restrain your heart when she comes,
Though it longs to seek her.

9. And make your heart feel solace
From her and her friends.

10. For, my lad, piety is best
When kin are far.

11. I spoke true and lied to her
With her own lies.

12. And sent the keeper of secrets
As a friend with my letter,

13. A female companion,
Sneaking out her door.

14. She left and cleared the obstacles,
Lifting her veil from the path.