1. They told me you have lampooned Ibn Rumi
Yet you are not of the men of his Jihad
١. خَبَّرُونا أنْ قد هجوتَ ابن رومي
يٍ وما أنت من رجال جهادِهْ
2. He has a sanctity with Khansa that excites
Every soul that loves him for his affection
٢. وله حُرمةٌ بخنساء تُغْرِي
كلَّ نفسٍ تودُّها بودادِهْ
3. He has never ceased to be devoted to her
Achieving the mending of her hurt with his excellence
٣. لم يزل قَيِّماً لها ذا اخْتِباطٍ
يتأتى لصدْعِها بسدَادِهْ
4. So fear Allah O son of Khansa in the sanctity
Of a sheikh - may his children spare you
٤. فاتقِ اللّه يا ابن خنساء في حُرْ
مة شيخٍ عساك من أولادهْ