1. The gunpowder did not scar his face with harm
Though the gunpowder possessed insight into him
١. وَما وَسمَ البارودُ للضرِّ وَجهَه
وَقَد كانَ لِلبارودِ فيهِ فراسةُ
2. Its intent was but to display its prowess
On his face could bravery be seen
٢. وما قَصدُه إِلّا اِطّلاعُ عِداتِه
عَلى وَجهِهِ تَبدو عَلَيهِ الشَّجاعَةُ