1. I have long concealed my love
Though it was clear, and my state betrayed

2. I began to call out while hearts shattered
O company of lovers, for God's sake tell me

3. When passion seizes a youth, what can he do?
They answered with words whose value I know

4. If a youth wants control, he takes charge
And attains his desires to steer his fate

5. He hides his love, and guards his secret
And shows patience in all matters, submitting

6. I said to them, my heart convulsing
You have spoken truly, good sirs

7. But how long can one conceal his love?
How can he hide it, when passion kills the youth

8. And every day his heart is torn apart?
I said, you have made his excuse clear

9. Make his love easy - do not speak of it
Patience is best for one impassioned

10. If he cannot be patient to hide his secret
He has no recourse but death's benefit

11. They said, my ears attentive to their response
Wise words, finer than pearls

12. Who is there that would turn from what you said?
We have heard and obeyed, so inform

13. My greetings to one who would prevent union