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A cup, as if musk is in it, I sensed its fragrance

وكأس كأن المسك فيها حسوتها

1. A cup, as if musk is in it, I sensed its fragrance
And a companion of mine disputed me over it

١. وكأسٍ كأنَ المسكَ فيها حسوتُها
ونازعنيها صاحب لي ملوّم

2. With a face as radiant as the full moon, his dimples shining
He has a well-built shoulder, elegant legs, and a smile

٢. أغرُّ كأنّ البدرَ سنّة وجَهه
له كفل وافٍ وفرعُ ومَبسم

3. Illuminating the darkness of night with the glow of his cheek
As the night and darkness depart from him

٣. يُضيء دُجى الظلماء رونَق خدهِ
وينجابُ عنه الليل والليلُ مظلم

4. And breasts like two jars, his waist perfectly rounded
Above it, a belt of pearls, well-arranged

٤. وثديانِ كالحنقينِ والمتنُ مدمجٌ
وجيد عليه نَسقَ درٍّ منظَّم

5. His belly wrapped by God, smooth and slender
A loose robe wraps his thighs, tied at the waist

٥. وبطن طواه اللَه طيّا ومنطِقٌ
رخيمٌ وردِفٌ نيطَ بالحقو مفأم

6. He captivated me, seduced me, left me
A burning ember in my heart still smoldering

٦. به تَبَلتني واستبتني وغادرت
لظىً في فؤادي نارُها تتضرّم

7. I spent the night obsessed, maddened by him
I woke up confused, unable to utter a word

٧. أبيتُ بها أهدي إذا الليلُ جنّني
وأصبح مبهوتاً فما أتكلّم

8. Who will tell my people of passion that my love
If revealed, I hope no blame comes upon me

٨. فمن مُبلغُ قومي الدنا أن مُهجتي
تُبين لئن بانت ألا تتلوم

9. I pledged to be true, God reform him
He gratifies whom he desires, always gentle

٩. وعهدي بها واللَه يُصلح بالها
تجود على مَن يُشتهيها وتُنعم

10. Why did he become stingy with his affection for me
My heart longing for him, O people, aflame, yearning

١٠. فما بالُها ضنَّت عليّ بودّها
وقلبي لها يا قوم عانٍ متيّم