1. عَصيتُ في شَرٍّ فَما أَنساها

    وَحُجِبَت عَنّي فَما أَراها

    I disobeyed in wickedness, so I do not forget her.

    And she was hidden from me, so I do not see her.

  2. وَفَطَنَت أَعيُنُ مَن يَكلاها

    وَشَغَلَ العُيونُ عَنّي فاها

    And her guardian's eyes grew alert.

    And watchful eyes kept her mouth from me.

  3. وَطُوِيَت نَفسي عَلى جَواها

    وَغُصَّةٌ يَذبَحُني شَجاها

    And my soul was folded around its burning longing.

    And a choking pang—its anguish slaughters me.

  4. فَذاكَ مِن حالي وَما أَسلاها

    لَيسَت تَرى عَنِ الهَوى سِواها

    So that is part of my condition, and I do not forget her.

    Out of love, my soul sees no one but her.