1. Abu Amru says at dawn when tears flowed
From my eyes and poured over my cheeks

2. I found you gentler than the sweet-smelling herb
You came to a secluded spot and wept for it

3. So I said do not overly blame me
For the passion of my soul has overcome me

4. As if you did not know the sanctity of lovers
And the secrets of love we do not reveal

5. The eyelids have become too heavy for me
And my burning liver can barely contain its bile

6. The days without seeing you have almost
Made me grow old unless its breath passes me

7. The basil reminds me of the scent of she
Who if not sweet matches the musk in fragrance

8. Ubaydah you are the soul’s concern if your love draws near
And if you move away the soul loses its spirit

9. So neither do I find rest from longing for you
Nor do I let you rest from my endless hope

10. Your love is the soul’s ardour every night
And remembering you makes mornings shine

11. The soul has needs of you when alone
It will loudly voice them when we meet

12. So I care not if a dove sings melodiously
Or if monks in monasteries worship their Messiah