1. None knows longing but the enamored captive,
Who understood from her words though she did not explain.

2. None compares to her, even the falling rain refreshes her.
She wears a Yemeni silk robe around her neck.

3. I recalled a free woman's leg as she mourned it
Among the dark-skinned and the beauties.

4. It was as if they were at the top of the sand dune when she chirped,
Roman eloquent speakers with wonderful bodies.

5. The leading stars retreat as the dawn
Washes away the garment of night with dew.

6. The meadow waters the plants with drops from the clouds,
I wish I had someone like her who tortures me.

7. Leave wishes; you may attain without seeking,
And deprivation may befall you from the destined.