1. I wish the beloved would visit stealthily
so I may catch a glimpse and gently stroke his cheek
١. أود الكرى ان زار خيفة نظرة
إليه فتدمي رقة خده القاني
2. I lie awake in fear that his image
might pass before my eyes and his frown hurt me
٢. واسهر خوفا أن يمر خياله
بعيني فتؤذي اخمصاه بأجفاني