1. They blamed me for love, though blame does seduce,
And accused me of aloofness, though aloofness inflicts agony,

2. And made lawful my invasion by every gazelle
That settled in his love my fighting and invasion.

3. They left us between passion and longing,
And the mounts between urging and restraint.

4. O beloved of ours in Jeroun until when
Shall we yearn for love and satisfy our yearning?

5. Estrange us, if you wish, or unite us,
For we have drunk of every bitter and sweet.