1. O dweller of the abodes, though they are desolate,
And your abode reminded us of intimacy,

2. And you have many a station at Al-Mujaymir,
And at Al-'Azzaf, a ruined encampment.

3. The night companions have departed from Layla's family,
So why do you not awaken from night companions?

4. And if the censurers say you are love-smitten,
The abode of the living is for intimate friendship.

5. My heart was captivated one morning by yearning,
When the intent of companionship was disrupted.

6. You are anguished if they depart and if they stay,
So staying does not avail against departing.

7. I have no intimate friend save for Sedous,
And I have no friend in Sedous.

8. If you camp in Sedous,
You have camped in a position of disgrace.

9. And Sedous knows that in it
Are manifest the fires of cowardice.

10. Sedous did not give much,
Nor did Sedous withhold little.