1. Will you not have mercy, morning breeze?
You left no heart for this devoted lover.

2. Think not I've gained when I took by force
A man whose heart you had already robbed.

3. He shunned visiting, resenting your love,
Wishing you'd bear no grudge for his sin.

4. He sought peace, submitting himself to you,
Though you saw him always a foe in war.

5. O you whose love is pure, blame him not
If he importunes you with constant plea.

6. Let no one come between if you love one,
Making him the lord of your soul sincere.

7. Visit your beloved, though busy you be,
Rather than stay from him long absentee.

8. For that is better than frequenting
One who gains no intimacy thereby.

9. Nay, he will soon weary if you pursue,
Saying, “Enough! How often have you sued!"