1. O you who sleep unaware of the night's length
You've wandered far; may the wakeful reproach you

2. You left, and by God, nothing remains for me
No heart, hearing, or sight

3. O epitome of literature's elegance and subtlety
You are the shining example in me

4. Be kind to a flame within you blazing on
Embers - around it desire flares

5. Is there an excuser for me, accusing in love?
Or a compeller whose watcher is unjust?

6. By God, in slaying me unjustly, do you feel
Secured from an avenger rising for me?

7. O eyelashes guarding the sanctuary of his cheek
With my love you are the bewitching guard

8. If it's said tomorrow his hair is tousled
In passion for me he is the victor