1. I knew love when I knew your love,
And closed my heart to those who opposed you.

2. And I began whispering to you, O you who sees
The secrets of hearts though we do not see you.

3. I love you with two loves - the love of passion
And love because you are worthy of that.

4. As for the love which is the love of passion,
My occupation with remembering you distracts me from all others.

5. And as for the love for which you are worthy,
You uncovered the veils for me until I saw you.

6. So neither praise in that nor that is mine,
But praise is yours, in this and that.

7. I yearn with two yearnings - the yearning of passion
And yearning for the nearness of the beloved to your sanctuary.

8. So as for that which is the yearning of passion,
My streaming tears are for the length of your absence.

9. And as for my yearning for the nearness of the beloved,
It is the fire of life that has waned in your absence.

10. And I do not complain of love's anguish,
I am content with what you have decided for me in your guidance.