1. My beloved, wisdom has left me
Whenever I remember you and my heart is filled with passion

2. I was not one whose yearning could be provoked
But now desire burns within my breast

3. I used to be at peace with my longing
And was content with the nights we spent together

4. But when the cup was passed around
The emaciated passions of love shrank back

5. And the fair one reminded me only of the sweetness
Of her water and what the pillows whisper

6. So the strong grew weak and the dignified made light
And the prudent became confused and affections altered

7. Whether you keep me company or spurn me out of boredom
In either case, I suffer double

8. I will not stop visiting you at dawn
Even if the withering branches hide you from me

9. When there is knowledge of union flashing for a lover
I can trust what fears may lurk