1. Armies of factions descended upon
Cities with fragile walls

2. Whose people were frightened and fortified themselves
Against them with defenses and strong barriers

3. While the armies besieged them from outside
Tightening the siege's noose

4. Throwing inside white petroleum
That burned whoever it doused

5. Until after a prolonged siege
Fear and anxiety grew intense

6. The city opened and its people were killed and it was destroyed
As fires blazed and souls were led away

7. Its stones melted and its ground
Was saturated with blood of different hues

8. The king rejoiced greatly with the victory
That the Creator had ordained for him