1. When misfortune strikes, the sleeper is forsaken by his companion
His comforter abandons him, and all turn away

2. And so it is with anyone who parts, he will not hope
For one who would protect him, he will ultimately let him down

3. He who dies, dies, and in the graves all are equal
Beneath the soil, eminent and lowly alike

4. If only you could see the day when a new dawn rises
That prevents you, its rising will not leave you intact

5. You would find those close to you covering their noses
Though tending you is the best they can possibly do

6. And most annoyed with you are those whose advice
You used to accept and obey in what they put you through

7. The most valuable provision on your journey are scraps
And the swiftest transportation to your beloved, his sandals

8. If those who weep for you after you are truly sincere
In their words, their tears will not dry out

9. Alas no! Most are preoccupied with what you collected
Elevating it and selling it off to the highest bidder