1. How often I called you, O my eyes, and you did not answer,
The arrows of my prayers in you went astray, they did not hit their mark.

2. You were preoccupied with something you know,
And do not think ill of us in any way.

3. I cast the bait of acceptance into your ropes,
But you turned away, by Allah O my eyes, and did not bite.

4. So congratulations, my dear, you have succeeded in catching
What you wanted from a noble and eminent young man.