1. The enemy rejoiced and Sa'd grieved
At the tomb of a valiant youth in Al-Qa'qa'

2. Will not Sa'd's sons weep for their gallant one
For the days of magnanimity and spears?

3. A gallant one for great deeds if they pained
And for cleaving war equipped and ready

4. As if the grave the day he stayed in it
Contained the breast of a polished Yemeni

5. A youth whose hands were with every virtue
When fists were clenched, flowing open-handed