1. It is no wonder that Al-Mu'ayyad has become
Among the people morning rain poured generously by Omar

2. Salman of the Emir's house excuses their evil
And if they are good to him, he is thankful

3. The concerns of all are focused on him, so he is
Moses’ staff for each of them, their only recourse

4. The concerns of all let them see
Meeting him in burning anguish and frustration

5. He awakes under men as a
Woman, and sleeps above women as a man

6. How many burdens they loaded on him
As provender - so he was patient

7. He is pliant of limb, perforated of nose
In him there is no place for incontinence

8. And when his men weaken him
Their women draw from him and are sated