1. The vicissitudes of fate bring joy and sorrow,
So we live in loneliness and companionship.

2. The eye weeps while the tooth smiles,
Thus we are in mourning yet celebrate a wedding.

3. The righteous leader's presence makes us laugh,
His passing yesterday brought tears that still flow.

4. Two full moons - one shines on eternal Baghdad,
One sets on Tus, buried in the sand.