1. O people, my state among you is wondrous
And none knows except Allah how I really am

2. I love the dark-lipped girls for their resemblance
To the two colors, though I envy even those scolded for loving them

3. I am amazed that he carries the sword victoriously
When his glances have encompassed India and Yemen

4. His sick eyelids sleep while they claim
That every sick person lacks alertness

5. He desires my opposition as I desire his approval, so if
I drew near to him, he recoiled, or if I withdrew, he approached