1. With blood they wept for Bander after Jesus,
The eyes of the needy from every tribe.

2. They shed copious tears over them,
Sorrows of grief simmering in their breasts.

3. No sigh remained that was not ignited,
No teardrop from an eyelid that did not flow.

4. I say to a caravan on its way
To an empty quarter in the Milky Way.

5. Traveling the land between Munjid
And the ravines of the wilderness and caves.

6. Stand over the grave where Bander lies,
The chests of steeds where the grave of Bander lies.

7. Do not weary of abundant flowing tears, let
Sorrow’s tears with crimson overflow.

8. Mourn nothing but the noble and sublime,
Like the chest of the canal bared and drawn.

9. It mocks the clouds' downpour with its floods,
Swifter than the compelled clouds downpour.

10. Every day restores my request from God
Of a shred of honor that severs my reason.

11. An affliction has befallen the family of Mohammed
Despite the glory of Wushayj and Sumayri.

12. They were afflicted with a people never afflicted before,
Not the red Hamra nor the clan of Khumayra.

13. Show us how death aims its arrows,
And how disasters rage and break loose.

14. Had he been ransomable, glories would have ransomed him,
Death sees only profit in him, no loss.

15. Had he appealed for aid in battle,
It would have answered with ample support.

16. But at that time treason struck him down
With no army or troops to defend him.

17. Take whoever you wish after taking Bander
Of people you have chosen and prefer.

18. He who is missed, whose loss rends open chests,
A day of glory and pride he was.

19. The living stream bid you drink, O Bander's grave,
And the downpour of clouds has greeted you.

20. I asked, as tears wash my eyelids,
About my usual companions - could you inform me?

21. Destiny crouched in you, death brandishing his sword,
When did the lion submit to being hobbled?

22. That beautiful face - how it has changed!
Though days had not altered it before.

23. He would meet his guest joyfully
With the face of a morning, features displayed.

24. Though I knew they were bonds of affection
That to kindness were loyal, and did not change.

25. He passed on - but passed only
To his Lord's pardon, and the spring of Kauthar.

26. Did Al Mushrifiya bid him farewell? Did Al Qana’
Weep for him in every dwelling place?

27. To whom did he leave horses like brides
Never wed but to the victorious?

28. Steeds who love dashing in battle position
Where destiny barters and buys calamity.

29. We called him to glory many times but he would not answer,
A call to honor and pride he spurned.

30. Though the caller was in his sight and hearing,
A scene pleasing and informing to behold.

31. Near glory, answering those who call,
A leader who takes the arrogant horseman.

32. Will he meet us after this with others,
In more blissful life or nobler company?

33. Does he not know the kingdom was neglected after him,
None left but Fahd to manage it?

34. The chests of the elite tightened
At the loss of that leading master.

35. Whoever contemplates the days with wisdom
Sees them through the dazed bewildered eye.

36. We feared the descent of fate upon us
And every day it warned us with a warner.

37. We are fooled by hopes - no drink in their mirage,
No roses from them as a source.

38. We cry in vain over the world,
No one of its people lasts forever.

39. We hope to keep alive in it
A lifetime, though it did not last for Chosroes and Caesar.

40. We aspire to the impossible, though our wishes
Were nothing but fabricated tales.

41. Man attains only what is predetermined.
We must walk on four

42. To a pit, not the proud man’s walk.
Even if we dwelt in a lofty palace,

43. A strong citadel fortified with iron.
Death comes at its set time,

44. Once brought to a man it is not delayed.
No burden can protect from what God decreed,

45. No coat of mail or shield defend against it.
Yet when life is good to us in this world

46. It mars its delight with bitterness.
Whoever abandons the world sees it

47. As a torn garment or nail clipping.
My laments, always flow!

48. My inner fire, blaze for him!
Whenever hope extends its hand

49. To the dignitaries, five seas surge within.