لولا تسلى بارتكاضي

لولا تسلى بارتكاضي

في البعد والقرب والتلاقي

في البعد والقرب والتلاقي

Were it not for finding solace in my restless motion,

If not for entertaining myself

In distance, nearness, and meeting,

With your nearness, distance, and our meeting

ودفعي الهم بالأماني

ودفعي الهم بالأماني

فارقت روحي مع الفراق

فارقت روحي مع الفراق

And my dispelling sorrow with hopes,

And relieving my worries with wishes

My soul would have departed with parting.

My soul would have parted with separation