1. A ewe looked upon the shepherd
As waves heave upon each other when they swell,

2. Or as donkeys from their homeland turned
Though the mountain passes narrowed for them as well.

3. She saw a figure waving up ahead
Like a robe or garment flapping in the distance dim,

4. Yet the inhabitants of the air denied what she had said,
Ninety thousand strong like howling wolves and fiery lions grim.

5. No ewe did lie, but she perceived aright
As we were seen by Qais ibn 'Asim's daughter keen and slim.