1. She asked, not knowing that yesterday
My father was skilled at playing the oud.

2. She said, "Guide me, if you are infatuated with me,
To a teacher with whom my oud will prosper."

3. So I said, "This is the fragrant garden of art.
My oud, return to the forum of our dreams.

4. And renew yesterday in remembrance, arrayed
In musk, ambergris, camphor and oud."