1. Though grief's gloom has waned, and my complaining ceased,
My tears still flow, and my sword stays sheathed,

2. My bounty in Iraq is like
A coat of mail the storms have battered.

3. It quenches the thirst of the needy,
While the ignorant transgress sacred law.

4. I praise, as none before, the noble scions
Of Hashim whose glory brightness sheds,

5. With choicest words of eloquence, and song
That graced the tongues of men in every clan.

6. To describe great Zainab's lofty traits,
Her tireless toil and diligence, in vain,

7. For the state's pillar, breach confronting,
Flashes with human brilliance, lighting plains.

8. When the courser charges, timid beasts
Take cover, while mountains stand amazed.

9. Foals learn courage from his daring,
As raging torrents carve the crags.

10. Clemency makes crime dissolve, but foul misdeeds
Bring havoc to the ranks, though firmly based.

11. Most defiant to the vile, but to the glorious Lord
And honor always pliant and obedient.

12. To those crying for aid, swiftly he accords
Succor, broadcasting might, munificence.

13. Yet from fools he turns his ear,
Hearkening to wisdom's graceful eloquence.

14. In Talha's virtues, honor's brilliant suns,
Noble heights and lofty peaks commence.

15. When in fortune's darkest night they shine,
Their radiance remains till dawn's fluorescence.

16. You were generous at first, and ever since.
My lasting gratitude is recompense.

17. You guarded my protection, my honor's core,
Though not all who want are generous or intense.