Revnak.
1. I went to my love one evening, on foot, treading softly. In sweet sleep lay the dear one. I embraced her softly, softly.
2. I took a kiss from her lips and refreshed my soul by it. I embraced her tender limbs, and kissed her once more,—softly, softly.
3. I said, give me a kiss, then. What, are you not ashamed, said she? Return whence you came, quickly,—treading softly, softly.
4. I was obstinate, and would not go. She seized my arm and pushed me out. At last, I saw no other chance, and sneaked off,—softly, softly.
5. I departed; could not endure separation, and came back. Oh, merciless one, I implore thee, give me a kiss,—softly, softly.
6. Too genial to suit European taste.
7. Revnak says, as the whole world is full of jokes and sport, so let no one blame me, and read this softly, softly.
Meshref.
1. My soul blazes in flame, yet my mistress comes not. What said I,—Mistress! The beloved of my heart comes not.