In its darkness, the stars,

ودجنة لنجومها

1. In its darkness, the stars,
like war, ignite,

١. وَدَجنة لِنُجومِها
نار الوَغى تَتَوقَدُ

2. A horseman has wandered there
and shone his separation upon it.

٢. قَد جالَ فيها رامِحٌ
وَتَلا سهاها الفرقدُ

3. So it seems its lightning’s brilliance
is a sword, unsheathing and sheathing.

٣. فَكَأن لامع بَرقِها
سَيفاً يَسل وَيُغمَدُ