ألا إنني والشيخ صرّح ودّنا

ألا إنني والشيخ صرّح ودّنا

بمغزاه فاسمع ما يقول لك الشعر

بمغزاه فاسمع ما يقول لك الشعر

Behold, the sheikh and I—our love has spoken openly

Indeed, me and the sheikh have expressed our love

Of its intent; so hear what poetry says to you.

In its purpose, so listen to what poetry tells you

فصرح بمن تهوى ودعني من الكى

فصرح بمن تهوى ودعني من الكى

فلا خير في اللذات من دونها ستر

فلا خير في اللذات من دونها ستر

So speak openly of whom you love, and spare me the cautery;

So express who you love, and spare me from sorrow

For there is no good in pleasures with a veil before them.

For there is no good in pleasures without modesty as cover