Tell me : “I love you”

So that my beauty will enhance*

Because without your love ..I am not handsome..

So that my fingers will turn into gold

And (so) that my forehead will turn into a lantern

Tell me : “I love you”

So that my transformation will be complete

And I may become wheat

Or that I may become palm trees

Say it now, and do not hesitate

Some (kinds of) love do not stand the delay

Tell me : “I love you”

So that my holiness will increase

And (so) that my poetry on love will become gospel

I will change the calendar if you ever love me

(I will) erase seasons and add (other) seasons

And the ancient era will end, on my hand*

And I will rise the kingdom of women in its stead

Tell me : “I love you”

So that my poems may become watery

And (so) that my writings may become revelations..

A King, I will be… if you ever become my love

Conquering suns (with) ships and stallions..

Do not be shy in front of me, this is my chance..

To become a god, or to become a prophet...

*Meaning so that I will become more handsome

**Meaning because of me, I will end it

Arabic Love Poetry