1. I sent my daughter off at dawn
And said to her, "Be on your guard

2. And say, reproachingly,
To Zainab: “Turn your life around

3. For if you cure this sickness
May God shame those who disbelieve you.”

4. She shook her head in wonder
And said “Who ordered you this?

5. Is this your women’s magic?
For I know your story already

6. And they say, when passion passes
And a need makes one leave you