1. The lightning flashed, keeping me awake all night
It lights up the night like a drawn sword
١. سرى برق فأرقني يمان
يضيء الليل كالفرد الهجان
2. It lights up a sandy valley or meadow
And a canyon not made of sand
٢. يضيء ذرى طمية أو شطيب
وفلج من طمية غير دان
3. Can I hope that whoever sees the tracks of the canyon
Will pay a visit to the one who is starving for them
٣. أيأمل من يرى رقمات فلج
زيارة من يرى علمي ذقان
4. And near its landmarks is a land that is walked
By the trained regiment in weakness and strength
٤. ودون مزارها بلد يزجى
به الفوج المنوق وهو وان