1. O you who are revered and pious
None can rise as high as you have risen

2. You rain fear upon your foes
When you thunder and lightening

3. The roots of your glory have grown
And the shoots of your virtues have leafed

4. You never fail those seeking aid
Or deprive those begging sustenance

5. You leave no region you visit
Without gaining sincere allegiance

6. Enjoy your life and delight in it
Or you'll regret once life has passed

7. Visit me with resolute intent
My steeds and camels outpace yours

8. Dawn has approached, dimming the gloom
And turned the darkness to twilight

9. The flowers have bloomed, a wondrous sight
The finest of the fine, handpicked

10. Our garden is now ornamented
Dressed in the finest silken fabrics

11. The branches have opened their eyes
Adding charm to the gardens

12. Some blossoms blush while others bow
The hyacinth shines though earth still barren

13. Spring has adorned the hillside abodes
And removed all previous decor

14. It comes dressed in patchwork attire
Not forgetting any branch to adorn

15. It has scattered the crowns of its lights
Not overlooking any divided limb

16. The waters - their camphor is mixed
With the musk of lilac so strong

17. Its snakes slither and glide
When the winds bring the moisture

18. The air too inclined towards its own
Mending all it had torn

19. So we see it glistening like silver
Though just moments ago sapphire

20. Do not be distracted from those who have gone
To leisure, which they prefer to all else

21. Our skilled cook has risen early
And prepared breakfast to sate

22. He has stuffed the geese well
Fearing overcooking would ruin them

23. He brought pigeons dressed finely
In a nutmeg infused stew

24. He expertly slit their tender meat
Else the skewers wouldn’t have pierced

25. He excelled in boiling the hens
For I had instructed they be boiled

26. The pot seemed a bride sent to her groom
Who takes her back each time they disagree

27. When he beautifies her with herbs
She awaits with desire the first crackling

28. Delectable vinegar, clarified and clear
And seasoned salt so sublime

29. He showered upon it caraway
That tears apart my every woe

30. He brought it to us right away
To where we asked it be delivered

31. My cherished friend, I have reserved
Fresh grape juice, from the vine freely flowing

32. It comes to you as clear spirits
Or saffron honey if you so wish

33. It is carried to our drunkenness
By cups when we imbibe

34. With cheeks excused for their full red blaze
Their flush like embers stoked

35. It woos those who desire its nearness
And entices before being invited

36. It dances joyfully from its fervor
And bucks before being ridden

37. It is not withheld by the noble
Whether they withhold or release it

38. A vinegar, when visited by its own kind
Is greeted kindly, a beautiful bond

39. It eases its owner’s burdens
And lightens his gloom to glow

40. So do not leave me lonesome today
With a Lord who has granted you long life

41. Your friend in me is of fine stock
Rarely disagreeing with true friends