1. The abodes reminded me of an ancient longing
Between Khays and the highest Yasum

2. By the torrent which came from my right
Only three were left thrombosed

3. And a valley furrowed which the Arab homeland inhabited
As an isolated woman who refused to allow it to be demolished

4. And a plain on which the winds blow
With lightning flashing and roaring thunder

5. And the cooing of the dove calls out mournfully
Between two branches that stirred a sick heart

6. Cheerfully so I listened to the voice and tears streamed down
Until I was saturated and gloomy

7. I lingered there and said to the caravan turn aside
While tears from the eyes flow copiously

8. So they turned aside the camel’s saddle and said
How can we hope for speech from a silent woman?

9. And a place we stood in to protect ourselves from disgrace
Sporting there and tasting bliss

10. From the onset of evening to the appearance
Of roses leading a delightful camel

11. And a full moon rising the son of fifteen nights
To which the maidens said "Rise"

12. Then she said, her tears washing the kohl
Bitterly the pearl is depleted

13. This will not be the last time
O cousin do not obey the sleepers

14. Then she said to her companion my heart
Has become wounded by his love

15. Many a brief night I have conversed in
With a friend who was generous and noble

16. Then I would rouse him, contending over him
A curly-haired youth who sang gently

17. He spent the night frail, redolent of musk
Lying against me and being reserved

18. Then morning pointed out to us
When we saw stars from the swimming