1. The lover hastily departed from Salma
And dwelled near the lion's den of Qayn

2. My soul cried out longingly for her
Nearly splitting itself in two

3. O daughter of one I dread to mention
I fear the worst slander about him

4. By God, if I met you I would not fear
To kiss your eyes a thousand times

5. I asked her for my debt and she paid it
Suspending my heart with the debt

6. So I became like a camel herd seeking
A stray, but it did not return with both ears