Beguiled by visions, wandering in dreams!

The hearts of all Thy captive lovers stray

Hither and thither driven by whims of Thine,

Sometimes within the Kaaba courts to pray,

Sometimes to worship at the Idols' Shrine.

O Asif, thou hast known such grief and shame,

Shrinking beneath the cruel scourge of Love,

That all the earth will hail thee with acclaim

As most courageous of the sons thereof.

ASIF.