1. I have a love who shall not be named,
And a tale that shall not be told,

2. The lovesick one grew weary relating
The story of my passion and was confounded.

3. Oh would that I were able to speak -
Perhaps I could offer some excuse!

4. I cannot be pleased that my love
Is known amongst the people,

5. Though he is well-known, but
He is an infamous notoriety.

6. He is a gazelle, so when I call him
To meet me, he shies away.

7. Thus you see my tears flow
And my tongue stumbles over itself.

8. My lord, do not listen to the slanderer
Even if he says much more.

9. For my words are not what
The slanderer supposed and judged.

10. Surely the sin of betrayal in love
Is a sin that cannot be forgiven.

11. My complaining has become long
And hearing it constantly repeated is tiring,

12. My life has passed and my state
Remains unchanged.