1. When beauty leaned
All branches were abashed

2. And the cheek - ah how it bent!
Its rose without eyes blushed

3. When my beloved appeared
Resembling the full moon

4. My heart was set aflame
Immediately, enamored of eras

5. And when love in him I saw
Increasing, passion flourished

6. From foolish celibacy
Beware, and of me take heed

7. I wanted to find a reason
On which to build my words

8. But seeking came
Far, the goal difficult

9. Have mercy, O lord of beauty
A lover whom distance has wronged

10. His tears on his cheek flowed
From the heat of his heart's fire

11. O you who with love were afflicted
And became a captive lover

12. Let your patience be a cure
Until hardship is lightened

13. Love's state is wondrous
Torment is sweet in it

14. Remembering the beloved is bliss
And tears are his drink