Why is my yearn so strong tonight?
Reminiscing Thy sacred city
Has brought tears to my eyes
And hollowness to my heart!
Standing before Thee
Truly was a great honour,
The utterance of poetry
So beautiful yet so difficult!
The constant thought of Thee
Has driven me insane,
O how we rejoiced upon arrival
But cried rivers upon departure!
Indeed I am patient of love
My cure lies in Thy chamber,
Love is a cruel and painful friend
For it can heal but also wound!
Let us travel again God willing
For I fear I may not return,
If death decides to take me
O Beloved, return to me!