1. O soul, adorn yourself with patience,
For what you feared has come to pass.

2. He who gathered magnanimity, help,
Prudence, strength - all in one -

3. The brilliant one whom you fancied
As though you had seen and heard him -

4. The protector, unifier, dignified one
Was neither weakened by frailty nor undone by nature.

5. The guardian of people, so cautious
That they would not venture out unprotected,

6. The inner circles crowded with pillars
And their souls flew in panic -

7. The north winds blew hard
And the robe of youth gathered in folds -

8. The shy gazelle-like one among the people
Seemed a clad hyena, bleating -

9. The pretty doe, well-guarded,
Was but prey among her folk -

10. She perished. Does coyness help
One who dares at innovations?

11. Let wine and revelry make you weep,
And longing youths, desirous of passion,

12. A damsel of fallen repute whose bracelets
Silence the water gourd's babbling -

13. The living feared dawn when they were wary
Of a raider marching openly.