1. Aba Makhlad, we were allies of affection
Intimate and our hearts together as one

2. I surround you with the love that you are my wall
And I ache with care lest you ache too

3. So after your withdrawal, you made me accused
To myself, I frighten all people combined

4. You overwhelmed love until its roots collapsed
Between us, and you cheapened union until it was severed

5. And you brought down from between the souls and the minds
A store of love that long was denied

6. So do not blame me, I have no hope in you
You are torn, I cannot find a patch for you

7. So by my right hand that fed and then was made to go hungry
And I bridled my heart, its pieces made courageous