1. When at dawn I inhale their breath
I tear open the maidens' mouths

2. And if I sip the wine it intoxicates me
As if its fervor has crept into my mind

3. How many fair ones like angels I startled
Who said "I seek refuge in Allah"

4. But from their hearts they revealed
As their mouths they covered with their hands

5. And after teasing and flirting for a while
I kissed her mouth and her cheek reddened

6. And I yearned and was shy
Her eyes lowered in submission

7. Nothing was more delicious in the kiss
Than her moan when I pulled her close

8. In the pain of love is pleasure that captivated
My heart, and under the swords is its comfort