1. When yearning gripped him, the fevered lover bent
As violent passions raged and rent

2. A song of parting then enraptured him
As one who weeps for friends now lost to him

3. Among the young, the tears of love oft flow
As hearts between the camel litters go

4. Though days of union are so brief, they fade
Still we know one day all debts are paid

5. A night when bright stars filled the sky
While our sun set, and dawn came nigh

6. With guards asleep, and spy withdrawn
True to our word, we met at dawn

7. In ecstasy, to worship her fair face
The flagon by the brimming cup finds place

8. The morning breeze races the meadow’s green
As dewdrops on the rose are seen

9. Till the morn appears, as maidens raise their veils
Their radiant faces now unveiled

10. With no boredom, and no fleeting fill
We bade farewell, though soon we will