1. Wahifa is of Frankish descent, her veil
Upon those who seek her favors in love is easy.

2. She is not possessed by her passion, nor does she
Fear a lover, nor is she miserly toward a lover.

3. When she sees a piece of yellow satin
From Paris, she trips on it with her slipper.

4. There is no fear of abandonment or aloofness
Near her, no vain promises or procrastination.

5. I came to her as fortuitously as her hospitality allowed,
Having no prior experience with the likes of her.

6. When we spoke, she hinted that she would
Permit a union―the likes of her seek union.

7. I rejoiced with her where no spying eye
Could see us―no husband or family was there.

8. I spent the night drunk on the wine of her glances
And the sweetness of her cheek and mouth.

9. I got up not knowing what was under her dress,
Though some devil between us might know.