1. He combined pilgrimage with 'umrah, and paired us
With passion - so sighs burst from singing doves.

2. Snorting she-camels above smooth-skinned young ones
With howdahs that sway with the swaying of howdahs.

3. Their camel-drivers saw the messages of their lives
So delight in messages from swaying, singing camels.

4. When the soul is not restrained by shame or decency
Many a howdah sways the noses of the howdahs.

5. And many a sword with which harm was averted
And spears whose blades pierce those who pierce.