قابَلته يَوماً فقَبّلته

وَرضت مِنهُ المَركب الصعبا

I met him one day and kissed him

And was pleased with his harsh rebuke

وَقُلت يا مَولاي لا تَبئس

أَنا الَّذي طبَّ لِمَن حَبّا

And said, my Lord, do not despair

It is I who became devoted to the one I loved

فَطابَ نَفساً بِالَّذي قلتهُ

وَرَقَّ لي مِن لُطفِهِ قَلبا

So his soul rejoiced at what I said

And his kindness softened my heart