1. Is there someone you loved that you intend
To blame, though blaming is misleading?

2. Or is there a secret in your heart
That idle talk cannot heal?

3. You were deluded, o deceived one,
By a promise from her that deceived you.

4. Slow to wake, drowsy,
As if she were a drumming damsel.

5. When alone with her, what cures you
Is pressing to the throat and kissing.

6. And tasting a scent sweet of flavor
As if blended with musk.

7. Of women like the bent maha reeds
Too narrow for them are the anklets.