1. O mistress of the glanced eye, whose arrows
Melt my heart, though the wounds remain

2. O mistress of the enticing lips, her speech
Envelops us in tenderness and charm

3. O solace of souls, garden of delight
Humankind’s beauty, kohl-lined eyes beguile

4. O finely arched brows, caressed by morning breeze
O lightning flashes of coquetry and smile

5. Upon her visage lovers' hearts do circle
Hovering, besotted by her style

6. Why from your life have you shut me out
Preferring others, though our bond is true?

7. Among lovers I'm most ardent, ceaselessly devoted
None can equal me in loving you

8. Not all who claim to love are really smitten
Nor is each companion a friend so true

9. I staked my love on you in reckless youth
My passion still bears witness, as I knew

10. Your eyes and then your heart accused of cruelty
Witnesses of truth, upright and just

11. If you doubt what I have said, whispers may
Have swayed you, though I keep my trust

12. Let people weigh us well, that you may know
Who slides, who firmly holds the scale