يا موت حجبتني عن المحبوب

ظلماً ومنعتني من المطلوب

O Death, you have unjustly veiled me from my beloved,

And prevented me from my heart's desire,

يا قبر تجاف الارض عن مضجعه

ما يصلح ذاك الوجه للتعذيب

O Grave, the earth is indifferent to his bed,

That face does not deserve torment.