From the Arabic + 

Why art thou so hushed and sad, + 

So thin and wan? + 

Who robbed thee of thy flesh and song⁠— + 

Was it Ramadhan? + 

Nay, Ramadhan is not to blame, + 

For I have ceased to fast and pray; + 

But to my vacant Dwelling came + 

An unknown Guest⁠—he came to stay. + 

And in my heart he eats and drinks; + 

He drinks my blood, of wines the best, + 

And eats my burning flesh⁠—ah, yes, + 

My love for Zahra is that Guest. + 