XXV: Although she quarreleth with me, by word of…

Although she quarreleth with me, by word of mouth--that dear one;
Yet in her heart, that dear one entertaineth much kindness for me.

When, with arms each other's necks around, she accompanieth me,
Verily, from my heart she removeth the rust-spot--that dear one.

There is no necessity for the sword--her coldness is sufficient,
If to compass my death should be the intent of that dear one.

Since she hath shown unto me the torch of her loveliness,
Upon it, another time, she will make me the moth--that dear one.

I am a poor beggar--she is a sovereign; hence it is becoming in her,
Even though she of my affection should feel ashamed--that dear one.

He, who may have turned Malang, requireth but a carpet for prayer;
And in the end, too, a Malang will she make of me--that dear one.

With cheerful heart, she laugheth and smileth with every one besides;
But with me, indeed, she is mournful and sad--that dear one.

No gem-studded ornament hath she inserted in her nostril;
But with a single black clove she resteth satisfied--that dear one.

Towards my opponents, her heart is gentle and soft as wax itself;
But towards Khushhal, she hardeneth it like stone--that dear one.