1. How excellent is the water from a fleeing gazelle when it springs away,
And how excellent is the water from a waving branch when it sways.

2. And how excellent is her radiant face on which
Signs for lovers have been written and lined.

3. And how excellent are her soft cheeks and rosebuds
When they glow in the meadow of life and blossom.

4. O rose, whenever the thirst intensifies in it
From the fire of beauty it kindles on her cheek and flourishes.

5. How can I find peace when my soul, whenever content
With it, the commander of passions comes and commands.

6. And whenever my gaze tries to love another,
It is forbidden by the warner of tears that flowed in passion.

7. If in nearness I long for you, will you ever
Be without longing, for separation you were created?

8. Alas! No lover is ever far from his beloved
Except when she is veiled from him and not traveled.