1. Were it not for lovers' tears and their agony
Nothing would exist in creation but water and fire

2. Every fire was kindled by their sighing breaths
And every stream flowed from their falling tears

3. All the torment in hellfire was stolen
From my heart's longing and remembrance

4. And all delights in the gardens of eternity are
United for me in the joy of reunion after separation

5. No comparison can be made to the anguish of distance
And the bliss of reunion surpasses all measures