1. A steed as though the sun therein did rise
And the full moon therein gave light likewise

2. And as though thereunder its rider's seat
Flashed no lightning flash but was bright and complete

3. A back smooth-running as running water, bearing
His weight and the packsaddle and trappings spare.

4. His forearms on the sandy soil did win
At the gallop, in the plaintext and on the hill.

5. By hooves as of rock, save that they surpassed
Rock itself for strength and for fixedness fast.

6. When the wild cows bend, what are the khazran-canes
To the gentle curves of its ribs and bones.

7. A neck Fate-watered, long, whereby he takes
The whole of the thrown rein, and half the stakes.

8. And as though thereon, with the winds allied,
He continued running and ceased not to stride.

9. He assumed all beauty, perfection entire,
And was quit of all reproach and all blame.