1. I barred at the door of Abi Salih
And his doorkeeper let in whoever came

2. If that was not by his order
He should rightly have apologized

3. And pardoned the servant pardon
That would later deter him

4. For I am gentle with those who wrong me
With softness, beauty and order

5. And if my companion refuses me
And I wear the skin of the tiger

6. And repay debts with their likes
Good with good and bad with bad

7. Yet it is in my nature to forgive
A free honorable man if he stumbles

8. And not to blame him for an error
Of difficult purpose and aim

9. Convey to my friend Abi Salih
That my reproach of him grew

10. And though I have waited for him
A year, do not wait longer

11. Upon him be the farewell of one who stays
Not the farewell of one who travels

12. He will know if I was barred
From his door, will my claim prove true or false