1. I am Abu Faraw'an so recognize my nickname
Abu 'Amrah settled in the middle of my room

2. And the spider's web wove my mattress
My oven is overgrown with weeds and my provisions are scarce

3. The lice have long sworn allegiance to my beard
My butt has weakened from emaciation

4. My rags suffice to cover my private parts
Would the braying of a donkey in the heat suffice for my livelihood