1. O brother of Salma's clan, so eager and brisk
Tell me, are you Aghad, or an emigrant?

2. If you won't fulfill my wish in an hour
Every man in need will find success assured

3. If you have set your heart on loving her
For those who love, a trysting-place is prepared

4. The last I saw her was the day she bid farewell
Her cheek so fair, her brow serene and clear

5. At eve she said "Do not betray our secret
When you leave, beware when taking your leave"

6. And "Guard your eyes when you come visit me
For jealous eyes are watching the lover"

7. So turn away when you meet a prying glance
Show hatred, for disguising love is wise

8. If you confide in us, more will be spread
Of what you said, by foe and friend made known

9. I have not ceased to glance at you each visit
Till almost our love was clearly shown

10. My family scolded till each adviser
Blamed me, though I disobey their warning

11. I did not say this to accuse or blame
We would not slight you, that is not our way

12. But I fear for you, you are dear to me
I dread spying eyes, so I took care

13. I fear my cousins' wrath falling on you
Only the wise man dreads his honor's loss

14. You are a man of Najd, and my family
Suspicious, so what ties bind Najdi and lover?

15. When you come a stranger seeking your wish
While hostile eyes around you swirl and stir

16. They say we met and fell in love
And nurse their rage, their breasts aflame

17. I said "Buthaina, you charged me secrecy
Yet none but God can make a keeper pure"

18. If Umm Al-Jahm complains of slander
More blame from her I will gladly endure

19. I will glance at others when we meet
So they may think my love is elsewhere stirred

20. I will look up to the heavens, and maybe
My eyes will meet yours as you look above

21. I will disguise my love by speaking of others
Though true love stays steadfast and doesn't change

22. How many secret lovers we have seen
Show hatred publicly when love appears