1. Peace be upon the one I do not name
A beloved who has enthralled all people

2. Graceful, everything about him graceful
Graceful, the full moon is imperfect beside him

3. I have a time I conceal my passion from him
And my heart toward him pours ardent love

4. I kiss his hand longing for him
When modesty keeps me from him

5. And I ask him but he doesn't utter a word
As if answering my question were forbidden

6. He looks away, not speaking to me coquettishly
Then his smile defeats that aloofness

7. As if drunk from intense bewilderment
And wine has toyed with his sweetness

8. So my master, how can you seek to kill me
When I have a right upon you and a bond?

9. Since you are my soul as well as myself
You see I would perish, and none else is to blame

10. I asked something of you but you were silent about it
And I have a year I repeat it, and a year

11. So give me the answer with what you see fit
And speak to me, for speech is not prohibited

12. And this explains my state, peace