1. What beauty Baghdad's quarters contain,
And wonders for world and faith's domain,

2. Between Karkh and Qatrabul that's seen
Refreshing greenery and blossoms sheen.

3. Souls revived when scented breezes blow,
Rustling through the garden's leafy row.

4. Watering those lofty palaces and what
From human eyes those cattle screens hide.

5. Tigris midst them waits, and you may view,
Ships like sea-horses coming into view.

6. Scenes with open doors, ornate affair,
With sculptures and decor most debonair.

7. Palaces that soar on wings contained,
Where throngs of visitors are entertained.

8. Above each street a palace peers,
With lofty columns, stories and tiers.