1. Tomorrow came but left, and threw down his bed
Before fulfilling any of his vows
١. غَدا بَل راحَ وَاطَّرَحَ الخُلاجا
وَلَمّا يَقضِ مِن أَسماءَ حاجا
2. How can I meet with her among the knolls
When her howling bitches have cut their leashes?
٢. وَكَيفَ لِقاؤُها بِعُفارياتٍ
وَقَد قَطَعَت ظَعائِنُها النِباجا
3. The matchmakers lead her on brilliantly
Litters in procession, curtained and draped
٣. يَسوقُ بِها الحُداةُ مُشَرِّقاتٍ
رَواحاً بِالتَنوفَةِ وادِّلاجا
4. On the humps of honored untamed camels
Whether mounted backward or sideways
٤. عَلى أَحداجِ مُكَرَمَةٍ عَوافٍ
تَرَبَّعَتِ اللَقيطَةَ أَو سُواجا