1. O companions of passion, my aim is difficult
From Sulayma whose cheeks are cold

2. My heart is pierced by arrows of song
And my heart burns with the pain of parting

3. O He who waters the nights of life
Do you think what has passed will return?

4. My heart did not ask except for passion
How can I ask when I have not attained my wish

5. From my beloved, or attained meeting
Alas, my sickness and grief have been prolonged

6. By the cruelty of that charming gazelle
No, but He who ordained the stars for us

7. What can my patience do against constant estrangement?
Nothing can quench my anguish and sorrows

8. Except a sip of his smile and cool beauty
After the distance of travel, my sleep is deception

9. And my tears flow down my cheek like sunset
So when, I wonder, will the dwellings draw near

10. And the joys of hearts be fulfilled?
When will fate undo these bonds

11. And dispel this sorrow and gloom?
When will I attain my wish, my friend

12. Of union with him, and good fortune?