1. May God let me see your smiling face every moment,
Your cheerful mouth and bright forehead.

2. And may your harsh heart soften for my tears
When I wipe them away, staining my hand.

3. How many precious tears have I shed
That were cheap payment for your lovely smile.

4. Will you bring me joy with affection so pure?
For in lovers there is only sorrow.

5.
Whenever I saw a human gazelle before you

6. Whose glances hunt the lion in its den.

7. So sheathe the sword of your gaze, for it slays me,
Leaving me no certainty or faith.

8.
Who can help me against you? Is there

9. A wise guide and protector for the helpless?
I gave in, but when I looked, I could not find myself.

10. Nothing guides me but my own moaning.
I live infatuated, I die patient,