1. لحا اللَه راياً زيّن البعد عنكم

    وهمّة قلب رخّصت في التقلّب

    May God curse the thought that made separation from you seem fair,

    And a heart's resolve that gave leave to wander.

  2. يطيب خبيث العيش بالقرب منكم

    ويخبث عندي بعدكم كلّ طيب

    Life's bitterness turns sweet in nearness to you,

    And away from you, all sweetness turns bitter to me.

  3. نأيت بشخص في البلاد مشرّق

    وقلب اليكم بالحنين مغرّب

    I went far away, my body heading east through the lands,

    And my heart heading west toward you in longing.