1. O Abu Hasan, long has been the wait of the comrades
Your promise is hoped for by the free and noble

2. The appointed time has come, nay it has passed
Were it not for hopes, their binding pledge would be void

3. They have missed your nearness and their wishes
Your choice and fate has opposed them

4. If you have replaced them with others
Comfort their souls to forget their thoughts

5. For a young man's companion in life is precious
Without a loyal friend, there is only wine

6. Either send a messenger with wine hastening
Else be not angry if poetry rages