And she told him her whole storyhiding nought from him；then she sighed deeply and recited the following verses：
Tears have mine eyelids wounded soreand wonder-fast they flow Adown my cheek for parting's pain and memory and woe，For a beloved's sakewho dwells for ever in my heartThough to foregather with himself I cannot winheigho！
Fairbright and brilliant is his facein loveliness and graceTurkArab and barbarian he cloth indeed o'ercrow.
The full moon and the sun contend in deference to himAnd when he rises into sighttheylover-likebend low.
His eyes with wondrous witchery are deckedas 'twere with kohl；Even as a bowthat's bent to shoot its shaftsto thee they show.
O thouto whom I have perforce revealed my casehave ruth On one with whom the shifts of love have sported long eno'.
Lobroken-heartedLove hath cast me up upon thy coast，Wherefore I trust that thou on me fair favour wilt bestow.
The noble whowhen folk of worth alight within their bounds，Do honour and protect themwin increase of glory so.
Cover thou thenmy lordmy hopetwo lovers'follies up And let them to thy succouring hand their loves'reunion owe.
Then she shed plenteous tears and recited these verses also：
I liveda marvel till I saw in lovethen lived no mo'；Each month to thee as Rejeb beas free from fear of foe！
Is it not strange thaton the morn they went awayI lit Fire in my vitals with the tears that from mine eyes did flow？