1. The people of Numaan made the sandy hills their home
You know you dwell within my heart's realm

2. So stay true to cherished affection though oft we
Were harmed by folk who feigned affection then betrayed

3. We tended to their love but they did not repay
We shielded their pride from disgrace but they did not shield

4. Ask sleep about me since your homes disappeared
Have eyelids after that known sleep? None!

5. Did your homes’ lightning swords bare them?
Leaving only my lids as sheaths again for them