1. Oh my heart, did I not tell you
Beware, lest you perish for those who are lost

2. You stirred up dormant love’s fire
What did distract or busy you?

3. And I have a beloved who left no path
To make enemies gloat over me, but he took it

4. I owned his bond, and would that he
Had been kinder or done better when he ruled

5. By Allah, O red of his cheeks, who
Bit you or made you bleed or shamed you?

6. And you, O narcissus of his eyes, how much
Do you drink of my heart without withering?

7. O brightness of his smile, I
Envy the touch of his kiss on you

8. O sway of branch in his charm,
Blessed is God, who made you perfect

9. My master, far be it from you to be unjust
How ugly is betrayal, and how beautiful you are

10. You have no equal in your deeds
None in the world equals what equals you