1. They told me Salma went out
On the day of congregational prayer

2. There was a beautiful bird
Fluttering above the bushes

3. I said, “who knows Salma?”
It said “Ah!” and then flew up high

4. I said “O bird, come closer to me”
It said “Ah!” and then swooped down

5. I said “did you see Salma?”
It said “No!” and then flew away

6. It left in my heart a hidden word
Then arose and flew up high