1. Our horses in the plain changed Madhija
To fragments of long grass, Ar'ar and bent twigs.
١. أَفراسُنا بِالسَهلِ بَدَّلنَ مَذحِجاً
ذُرى شَعَفٍ شَثّاً وَباناً وَعَرعَرا
2. So when morning came they left no share for Amir
Of the people save one who follows to be dusted with earth.
٢. فَأَصبَحنَ لَم يَترُكنَ حَظّاً لِعامِرٍ
مِنَ الناسِ إِلّا لاحِقاً قَد تُغُبِّرا