1. A graceful gazelle whose glance is arrows
That never miss when the archer aims them true.

2. In his smile flashes lightning in the darkness,
And when grief makes me weep, clouds are my tears.

3. Hero of renown, his people guard him
From lovers' necks with the blades they bear.

4. When night enshrouds him with its robe,
Or dawn unveils the face of morning,

5. I remember you, O gazelle of desolation and exile,
Dark fate, far roaming the wilderness!

6. The spy has told what I never wanted known,
So what can his mouth full of dust avail?

7. Dawn comes early while the hunter courts mishap
To make separation croak like ravens in us.

8. My friends blame me and turn away,
Angry at me and angry at you, too.

9. Sometimes my reproaches reach you, sometimes
Tender affection soothes away reproach.

10. You who asked leave while my heart was vacant -
No veil restrained you or held you back.

11. I compose as if stringing pearls, linking verses,
Pouring my spirit freely till the ode is done.