Couplet 1151
If you will say, 'I leave thee not,' then tell me so;
Of quick return tell those that can survive this woe
Explanation
If it is not departure, tell me; but if it is your speedy return, tell it to those who would be alive then
Couplet 1152
It once was perfect joy to look upon his face;
But now the fear of parting saddens each embrace
Explanation
His very look was once pleasing; but (now) even intercourse is painful through fear of separation
Couplet 1153
To trust henceforth is hard, if ever he depart,
E'en he, who knows his promise and my breaking heart
Explanation
As even the lover who understands (everything) may at times depart, confidence is hardly possible
Couplet 1154
If he depart, who fondly said, 'Fear not,' what blame's incurred
By those who trusted to his reassuring word
Explanation
If he who bestowed his love and said "fear not" should depart, will it be the fault of those who believed in (his) assuring words ?
Couplet 1155
If you would guard my life, from going him restrain
Who fills my life! If he depart, hardly we meet again
Explanation
If you would save (my life), delay the departure of my destined (husband); for if he departs, intercourse will become impossible
Couplet 1156
To cherish longing hope that he should ever gracious be,
Is hard, when he could stand, and of departure speak to me
Explanation
Is hard, when he could stand, and of departure speak to me
Couplet 1157
The bracelet slipping from my wrist announced before
Departure of the Prince that rules the ocean shore
Explanation
Do not the rings that begin to slide down my fingers forebode the separation of my lord ?
Couplet 1158
'Tis sad to sojourn in the town where no kind kinsmen dwell;
'Tis sadder still to bid a friend beloved farewell
Explanation
Painful is it to live in a friendless town; but far more painful is it to part from one's lover
Couplet 1159
Fire burns the hands that touch; but smart of love
Will burn in hearts that far away remove
Explanation
Fire burns when touched; but, like the sickness of love, can it also burn when removed ?
Couplet 1160
Sorrow's sadness meek sustaining, Driving sore distress away,
Separation uncomplaining Many bear the livelong day
Explanation
As if there were many indeed that can consent to the impossible, kill their pain, endure separation and yet continue to live afterwards
