1. I kissed his cheek though on her face
My heart's own fervent flame was traced
١. قبَّلتُ وجنَته وقد ظهرت
في صَحنتها من قلبي الحُرَقُ
2. I dared and drew away from his lips:
Though love is granted, parting's banned
٢. وجسَرتُ ثم جببت عن فمِه
يُعطى الغرامُ ويمنَعِ الفَرقُ
3. I knew not, ere he clasped me fast,
How closely to his breast I'm pressed
٣. ما كنتُ أدري قبل ضمَّته
إن الجوانح كلها تمِقُ