1. The estrangement brought about a stumbling lover
So I engaged my resolute thoughts in yearning
١. وَيَأتي مِنَ الهِجرانِ زَلَّةُ مُدنَفٍ
فَأُعمِلُ في السُلوانِ فِكرَةَ عازِمِ
2. The sins of a beautiful faced one are not ugly
And it is the lovers' way to sharpen their resolve
٢. ذُنوبُ مَليحِ الوَجهِ غَيرُ قَبيحَةٍ
وَمِن عادَةِ العُشّاقِ شَحذُ العَزائِمِ
3. I let my gaze wander in your mirrors
How long has my regret lasted since then, like a repentant sinner
٣. وَسَرَّحتُ في مَرآكَ مُقلَةَ ناظِري
لَقَد طالَ قَرعي بَعدَها سِنَّ نادِمِ
4. Ask about a lover who sold his heart for a glance
Did the sale go through binding him like an obligation?
٤. سَلوا عَن مُحِبٍّ باعَ قَلباً بِنَظرَةٍ
أَيُمضى عَلَيهِ البَيعُ ضَربَةَ لازِمِ
5. I was strong in reason, difficult for passion
But in you, my forbearance fell weak and my determination softened
٥. وَكُنتُ سَديدَ الرَأيِ صَعباً عَلى الهَوى
فَفيكَ هَفا حِلمي وَلانَت شَكائِمي