1. He is the one whom tears do not disobey his command
So pleading to the reproacher is excused in its outpouring

2. And woe to the nights' events, for they
Are peaceful one day and warring for ages

3. Being parted from you, O Abdullah, did not leave passion
In its state, or allow water and ember to join

4. And it is but tears and burning misery
Passion kills patience between them both

5. So from a separation I suffered, after another separation
And from anguish, in its wake, another anguish

6. Lovers departed and shed
Their tears white and I shed them red

7. And they bid farewell but to the like of them
While from you I bid farewell to the bough and the full moon

8. So my heart, increase your woe and homesickness
And my skin, you will not endure patience with me