1. Without the moon's absence, your face is the most beautiful
And I am not being pretentious in what I say

2. I see no fault in you, if not for virtue
With which every man is wont to adorn himself

3. Your veil, even if you avoid veils
Not showing it any veil, you would do so

4. Your gaze is masculine swords, so why
As they claim, would you spin like widows?

5. What of presenting proof of chastity
Binding it in a cycle with infinite regression?

6. I promised that the sun at dawn gave notice
So why does my intoxication with your life persist?

7. It's as if you weren't created but for gazes
To seduce them, passionately and with a tempting heart

8. I'm obliged your glance doesn't see
Any beauty with others comparable to you

9. And that the hearts of lovers, even if
Drawn to their idols, do not equate

10. My love, let beauty be diminished that you took it
And let my heart be diminished for it is your dwelling

11. If you have true affection, it did not
Harm me where the slanderers fabricated

12. They saw my share of love for you abundant
So they distorted my words and interpreted