O playful beloved, do not run away or shy away from Naji today; look, he has been devoted and obedient to you for a very long time.

In this delightful verse, Shakir Naji crafts a clever play on words between 'ram' (to dart away like a skittish gazelle) and 'raam' (to be utterly tamed or devoted). He gently coaxes his playful, elusive beloved not to flee from him, reminding them that he has long surrendered his heart and will to their charm. It beautifully captures the tender, playful friction between a beloved's coyness and a lover's enduring devotion.