1. A promise in which the deceitful hope
Believes its lying promise

2. It returned today, renewed in passion
While yesterday took its leave

3. What fire has kindled in the thickets
With the keen eye of a wild animal

4. What cheek and soft glance wounded me
My heart pierced by them both

5. In love of him, from solid ice
Melting drops flow

6. O Khansa, by the passion in your nature
You are the rebel and the seeker

7. If you have forbidden my desire
Whence is my blood made lawful to you

8. Send the arrows of longing into my ribs
If your eye and brow speak truth

9. Who kindled the fire, now extinguished
Upon my heart - who is the arsonist?