1. I have sent you my likeness, alluring,
Wrapped around ribs with a heart underneath,

2. Smitten with passion for you and youthfulness,
And choked by estrangement from you and distance.

3. When lovers sleep or indulge in love,
No tranquility or rest comes over them.

4. Choose the garments of longing for your love,
For he has no wish but for them.

5. When he wears the garments at night,
The heat of passion dries them out almost completely.

6. He nearly perishes from wearing them, consumed,
While taking them off, the burning is kept at bay.

7. For a time Hallaj had a companion
To remove the impurity and evil from him.

8. It is fitting that he enjoy the service of the likes of you,
For your service contains guidance and integrity.

9. And bring him glory, generosity and honor -
Love for you has now become his affection and friendship.

10. So if he gains no benefit, extend your shade over him,
And sometimes when benefit turns away, he is generous.

11. How many people wore what they later doffed
Futilely, and benefited from it, then gave benefit!

12. Tomorrow, I hope to obtain from your affection
A dear one, led with difficulty, by it to be led.