1. If he has turned away and abandoned me
To the suckling of the cup or a young gazelle
١. فإن يكُ قد سَلا وثَنَاهُ عَنِّي
رَضاعُ الكأس أو ظبيٌ ربيبُ
2. The souls unleash him upon their passions
And the hearts give him their bridles
٢. تُسَلِّطُه النفوسُ على هَواها
وتُعطِيه أزمَّتَها القلوبُ
3. With glances that permit sins for them
And looks that allow guilt for them
٣. بأعطافٍ تُباحُ لها المعاصي
وألحاظٍ تَحِلُّ لها الذُّنوبُ
4. I have a liver that is burnt by him
And a heart that, despite its wounds, remains tender
٤. فلي كَبِدٌ به حَرَّى وقَلبٌ
على ما فيه من كَمَدٍ طَرُوبُ