1. Her eyes never stop searching people
Since the dawns of Babylon, she does not tire

2. I turned away from her while she calls to meet
And I ignored her while she calls to reunite

3. And I busied myself away from her love
How often have the likes of me sought glory by turning away from the likes of her

4. Neither the softness of her words deceived me
Nor did my heart incline towards her, slowed down by worries

5. And he who attained glory and prominence in the morning
Would prevent Sa'd and Jumail for my sake

6. God did not want me to destroy in the evening and morning
What my glorious forefathers built before me

7. And I continued to show endurance to time
As if I were too busy for what diverted me from it

8. I spend my time daydreaming as an excuse
So my night talks were none other than those with 'Asani or 'Ali

9. A friend of worries which I do not hope to solve
Except by God, my Lord, the owner of ties and solutions