1. The son of Safwan has passed away, so no trace remains after him
Among mankind except ruins and decay.
١. تَوَلَّى ابْنُ صَفْوَانٍ فَلاَ رَبْعَ بَعْدَهُ
مِن اْلإِنْسِ إِلاَّ عَادَ وَهْوَ خَرَابُ
2. Once a sharp sword piercing confused minds,
Now rusted scabbards enclose his blade.
٢. وَقَدْ كَانَ سَيْفاً فِي الْغَوَامِضِ مُنْتَضى
فَغطَّى عَلَيْهِ لِلصَّفِيحِ قِرَابُ
3. Safwan was clothed in splendor and grace,
But only dust now covers his face.
٣. وَقَدْ كَانَ صَفْوَاناً عَلَيْهِ طُلاَوَةٌ
فَأَصْبَحَ صَفْوَاناً عَلَيْهِ تُرَابُ