1. My eyes have been deprived of seeing your beauty,
So do not deprive me of an illusion of your image.

2. I enjoyed the bliss of union for a time, yet still
I yearn for the pleasures of your company.

3. Oh how splendid a draught from your sweet water,
Oh how splendid to dream in your shade.

4. So many nights I did not stay awake with you,
Though you were my full moon on darker nights.

5. I scatter memories of your love in the gloom,
Like scattering roses in your aunt's garden.

6. Were it not for you, I would not weep for my lost youth,
Nor see relief in hardship's paths.

7. My lady, you are the queen of love,
While I am just a servant to your glory.

8. You used to act coy, though coyness is in your nature,
And I tried hard to indulge your whims.

9. This love remains a war, for we are like
Antarah and Malik's daughter.