Sol 5.6

  1. Abu Yusuf, O Abu Yusuf—

    I call with the appeal of a tender, faithful friend.

  2. Do you not see the sky wrapped in a mantle

    of cloud, more splendid than a brocaded robe?

  3. And heaven’s eye is like the eye of one who yearns:

    when its longing summons it, it sheds tears.

  4. And you said, “Would you care for qarqaf wine?”

    How could I possibly be without qarqaf?

Sol 5.6