1. For those with a neighbor below Al-Lawaa and Al-Shaqaa'iq
They give with generosity a garment of fine silk

2. The lively knights whose steeds none can outrun
But the beautiful gazelles frolicking in the meadows

3. As if the pure musk's essence was scattered
In the early dawn over their resting places and carpets

4. When they depart from an abandoned camp
They leave behind a longing for the loving and a scent for the passionate

5. And above the sands every maiden like a gazelle
Is a protectress for her lover and a tormentress for the ardent

6. They sweep the ground clear of pebbles in caution as if
The light steps of the steeds would disturb the parting

7. And they turn away in shyness from vulgar raillery
Of verse that reminds of a coveted and delightful companion

8. After them my dreams seemed like folly
And my sighs as light as the blink of an eye

9. My pact with them and the house is nearness to one fallen
And bonding to one abandoned and affection to one transient

10. The leader of the tribe from the sanctuary
Gardens on highlands among gardens of nobility

11. Assemblies of generosity and a halt for the sleepless
And a thrust of horsemen and signs of the archer

12. And a blessing of the bright-faced and a readiness of the eloquent
And a draw of spears and a charge of the outpacing

13. So when the caller to depart called and we were taken by surprise
By the cawing of the crows of separation clamoring

14. I went around shedding the tears of a painful eye
That refused but to overflow plentifully

15. As if my eyelids were decorated Yemeni swords
The day the mixed company of friends departed

16. I sighed until my fading dawn said
Fired by the winds from the east

17. Without rancor or betrayl as my temples turned white
In the night of flourishing youth

18. The union of singers is a torrent
That obliterates all steadfastness

19. Shedding tears copiously for the passion is not
Sincere or the promise of bliss honest

20. For beyond love there is love and attaining it
Is the realm of ambitions in the blood of the loved ones

21. I will forbid the encampments if I do not raid them
Exciting the tumult of the narrow mountain paths

22. Assailants in the darkness of dust as if they are
Shooting stars or piercing arrows

23. Turning away in thirst from the wild roses
For there is no rose but one dyed with blood

24. Every pretentious one repeats his attack
Usurping glory and honor without fear of consequences

25. Men whose sheaths have grown from their swords
They overpowered their sheaths in assaults

26. Adorning what the warrior left of the spear
Not with flags but with the heads of prey

27. Glorious in the morn and eve of their day
Binding crown and occupying canopy

28. I called on Tameem while the men were distant
Exasperated with the terrible afflictions

29. So a glorified man from Quraish rose up to help me
Fierce in valor, easy in manners

30. A young man as honorable as the exalted
His forgiveness and solitary sword strike at the neck

31. The dew of his palms reflects the joy of his face
As the place of descent reflects light in the full moon

32. O you who grant safety, make her dwellings prosperous
With the memory of wishes without the rebuke of a reproacher

33. To the right side of Zawra in the east of the Tigris
Spring of meadows in tumultuous years

34. The son of Tarrad is not deterred from encampments by sleep
Nor is his door left without a knocker

35. He took refuge until his protection
Was not violated by a deterrent

36. No aroused camel bellowed after dozing
Except a vigorous young camel bleating on a towering dune

37. From the perfumed leather its aroma almost
Spread to the nearby meadows from afar

38. The flowering cannabis and its fragrance was allowed for him
Between the hills and slopes and crests

39. The spirits of youth rushed to serve him
A permitted drink in the sanctuary and dwellings

40. It did not intoxicate one who taste of wine did not delight
With scent in his vessel or passion in his companions

41. With better than being pleased when
Eulogies elicit pride between critic and adversary

42. Brave men protecting glories, warriors
Under banners piercing with spears

43. Blending with pleasure, obliging in battle
Lofty and long-necked and strong

44. When death rouses the insects they band together
Against havoc and sweep away the landslides

45. Their understanding intuitive and their hearts when
They witness war not wavering