1. Aba Bishr blamed me repeatedly
And procrastination and pleading dragged on with me

2. Yet I left no excuse untried
To placate him, though the reproaches multiplied

3. When I asked a favor, you tenaciously withheld
Despite the turns of fate and time's upheavals

4. Deeming me lowly, you scorned me
As highlands are scarred by mountain torrents

5. As if you sought vengeance against me
How strange and wondrous is this!

6. If fulfilling my request wearied and overcame you
You're excused, and reward is your due

7. But if its time turned the raven's feathers gray
It was neither fulfilled nor did the raven turn gray

8. When I was told you were Chosroes' son
The quintessence of their kingdom's minds

9. You were quick to promise me this
Swifter than clouds giving rain

10. All will surely be revealed without doubt
And the record will bear its burdens