ومحبوبة عند الرقاد ضممتها

أحس بها لكنني ما رأيتها

And a beloved in bed, I held her close

I felt her near though she remained unseen

لذيذة طعم لا أطيق فراقها

ورب ليال في هواها سهرتها

Sweet is her taste, I cannot bear our parting

Many a night for love of her I stayed awake