1. He wept and wailed intensely in passion's throes,
Bewailing his loved ones in torrential woes,

2. And bonded with the warbler in friendship true,
When he saw the singer sing notes anew.

3. No blame in his grieving if he cries in pain,
As if to echo dirges again and again.

4. No surprise if sober advice the madman shirks,
For rage sees no reason, no calls or works.

5. With torment, how souls are tortured so!
And tears flow in streams in constant woe!

6. The heartache wanders, making the heart ill,
Then the spirit follows, wanders on still.

7. On the morn we parted, what pain did abound,
As parting tortured spirit on spirit around!

8. As if their caravans sailed ships on the tide,
And the sailing captain stayed close by their side.

9. Since shadows hid them from our yearning sight,
We still see shadows in the shade of night.

10. The glimpses of leg reveal such beauty untold,
Radiant, like the rising sun in dawn’s gold.

11. And if she unveils her face, like the moon shining bright,
Luminous in the dark with abundant light.

12. I sought her success, so from my Lord I may earn
His gifts of success for which I yearn.

13. In a night no guard did I fear nor hound,
As I plucked fruits of joy all around.

14. I gathered the roses and the apples red, too,
Quenching my thirst from the wine, like dew.

15. Till the morn did shine its glorious face,
As night slipped away and the cock cried its chase.

16. I kissed her smile as we bade adieu,
Her mouth exuded perfumes, an odor so new!

17. Still my tears and her tears in memories roll,
One speaks of joy, the other tells of dole.

18. Once happy, then comfortless, times do alternate so,
Fortune exchanges joy with pain and woe!

19. Count no profit wealth, no matter the sum,
But thank God, though little, some benefits come!

20. Let no hopes in this cadent world ever delude,
For hopes have oft themselves transmuted to feud.

21. To God alonecommits thy matters all,
And wander not too far or lest you fall!

22. If faced by hardship or trial ever so,
As Time brings you trouble or bitter blow,

23. Seek the Farmer, the Giver of all great things,
And from him, the path of success he brings!

24. The heir of glory's throne, his bounty excels,
None can imagine the wealth he withholds!

25. He makes the Euphrates and the Nile one river,
Pouring gems and pearls like a generous Giver!

26. To askers he offers gifts manifold,
So he stays for us the Giver forevermore!

27. He seizes from Time to generously give,
So he takes and he gives for as long as we live!

28. The renowned conqueror, with how many a neck
Severed in battle by his side or deck!

29. His sword stays sharp and slick with enemy gore,
Like the flashing blade in war stamped with war!

30. How the steeds envy the steed he mounts,
When he rides amidst knights and warriors counts!

31. O King so brave and strong beyond any man,
Whose days begin and end with praise, the Best of his clan!

32. When you conquered Oman and crushed its exploiter,
You found in victory peace, O glorious fighter!

33. May God give you an everlasting kingdom to savor,
Matching the brilliance of the star Capella in fervor!

34. You and I are both striving for one goal,
You honor me, I praise you, friend of old!

35. So you still honor me with kindness noted,
While I remain praising you with anthems quoted!