1. They saw him in a state of madness, so
They did not doubt that madness was in his mind

2. And they saw his body wasting away in grief
So it was said magic had spread through his body

3. The doctors said an illness had settled
In his heart and leaned towards his liver

4. How many a potion they made him drink but it was no use
Rather, drinking the medicine increased his suffering

5. And how many talismans and charms they tied
To strengthen him, but to no avail

6. He is stricken by what ails him
If he does not die tomorrow, then the day after