1. A fleeting hope, yet a hope nearby
How strange are the rules of passion!

2. I did not seek, through glances, waters of beauty
From a lover, but for my watcher to forbid

3. They said: repent from passion! I said: I already
Repented from my repentance, so how can I repent?

4. I have not sinned, O people, except
In passion for one in whom sins are sweet