1. Forgive me, or draw me near
With what pleases you of me

2. Let there be a river of love
Flowing, running, singing

3. Let me water my ode
When my poetry's genius inspires me

4. O my fellow in passion so kind
To my state, thereafter take me

5. With tenderness, from a time
Enchanting, delight me, comfort me

6. I am madly in love with Layla
Blame not my passion for her!

7. This is my soul, so take it
In your heart's purse, leave me be

8. And give me of love's abundance
Containing me, then give me more

9. Leave me a lifelong captive
Of freedom, ask me not to flee

10. If I surrender my soul
Do not hasten my burial

11. From passion's heaven I yearn
Draw nearer my beloved to me

12. Do not oppose my senses' view
For in you I have placed my trust

13. What has passed of my life's bloom
Departed from me, without leave

14. I have no more refuge
Do you see me, vain is my fancy?

15. If I break my vow
To the judge of love, pour me away

16. Then judge me with fairness
And light of truth, guide me

17. Woe to my soul, from one beloved
Who heeds not my tearful eye

18. Would that my heart remain
Safe, though it be wishful thinking!

19. Grant I erred, gently correct me
And test me, have mercy on me

20. And spare me from any harm
Any madness that may befall me

21. Do you suffer as I do?
You answered me not!

22. Leave the poisons in words
Of envious ones who spare me not

23. And erase my humiliation
By a fool who left me not be

24. Do not disgrace me before any foe
Just defend me, you'll find me

25. Loyal to the covenant, valiant
Devoted, just - so test me

26. If I'm a distant star
Race, come, outrun me

27. If you feel any doubt
In my words, then test me

28. You will be pleased with my passion
Do not disappoint me

29. Repent, for you have intoxicated me
With finest wine of art

30. You were absent, then you came suddenly
Why did you not fling yourself into my arms?

31. When will my heart find rest?
You're the key to my castle