1. I visited the abode of the beautiful one, and the sun had
descended from its towering throne,

2. And the light withdrew, from a golden hue
to darkish, to pitch black.

3. The horizon frowned, naught could be seen
save a blinking star, glittering, obscure,

4. Peering at her tent, gazing
with the eye of a lovesick, restless man,

5. Fluttering with the flutters of a sinner in awe -
what an awe-struck sinner!

6. I saw him emerge in her mirror
and withdraw in constant disquiet,

7. Keeping close watch, wakeful,
undeterred by wakefulness.

8. Until, when her person turned to him,
and she appeared in her soft beauty,

9. Like an angel, radiant, drawing light
from a sphere around her, darkened,

10. He stole from her mouth a kiss,
and it was as a pearl in the ring’s setting.