1. My heart ached and softened after being hardened
It aroused intense longing, pouring out passion

2. It yearned for one better than the urged camel does for him
Like the full moon between Abu Sufyan and al-Utaybi

3. It recalled the settlements of al-Balqaa and its people
I remembered it from an emigrant of the nomadic tribe

4. By God, I wouldn't have visited were it not for seeing him
And that I meet Abu Hassaan from the Arabs

5. It ached for me to return behind me, so I said to it
This is ahead of you, meet the young man of the Arabs

6. He doesn't consider harm a neighbor, doesn't part with it
Nor punish with anger when being forgiving

7. From the best house we knew and honored
Their blood heals those bitten by dogs