1. Awakened as dawn strides forth,
Night turns to flee its defeat.

2. As rainclouds slip away,
A shepherd rouses his flock with calls.

3. Or a dreamer shaken from slumber
By a muzzled steed restless in its stall,

4. Hearing its rider mounting guard,
Till the lamp gutters low on oil.

5. Slowing the pour of bowl and cup,
Inspired to obedience and faith,

6. Shucking up sleeves for the task ahead,
A young man matures to lead his clan,

7. The moon hides its face in the shadows,
Honored above his peers in virtue,

8. Gleaming with joy in his smile,
Tempered in his youth for the years to come,

9. Shielded from blame and scorn.
So he came, cured of all sickness,

10. Sparing you the burning embers of his ire,
His glances betray his noble soul,

11. Restless as his charger strains at its tether,
As if startled out of pleasant dreams,

12. Till he slakes his thirst for battle,
Destiny rages in its fury,

13. He summons his men to fulfil their duties,
Achieving the peace for which he aimed.

14. What is granted us is by his grace,
What's denied us, in his hands,

15. Until the bitter taste the sweetness of his bounty.