1. I yearn for the honeyed nectar of his lips,
Hoping to kiss a smile or mouth from him.

2. Words of the Hejaz, when aimed and connected,
Say you’ll find favor if you show favor.

3. Beauty so fair, if I strayed from passion,
Would I see in him an age or idols?

4. Swaying from the sides of his graceful neck
Whenever he denied me, lost in passion.

5. Alas for the battles of his glances in love!
By Allah, he gave not guidance to the guided.

6. So wonder not at my enchantment with his beauty,
For how many a maid and youth passion ensnares!