1. O nurtured by dew, weaned on glory,
Scholar who surpasses all in eloquence,

2. Listen to me, cease not, and hearken to my words,
Answer me with what will lighten my burden.

3. For lo, this day for two years have I
Pined for a gazelle beyond all gazelles.

4. Every tender-hearted one grieves for my love-longing,
And every speaker laments my rejection.

5. Whenever I cast a glance of desire at him
He turns from me and rebuffs me.

6. And I, whom love has lifted to the heights,
Am not, when morning comes, downcast.

7. How not, when passion has made my patience lawful
And my streaming tears flow on without end?

8. So enlighten me, cease not giving me counsel,
That he may hearken and feel pity for my state.

9. Farewell, go in honor and glory,
O nurtured by dew, weaned on glory.