1. Flashes have appeared to us from Najd
Illuminating in its horizon the frigid

2. Voicing the rumblings of thunder
Like water as the valleys of Mount 'Ed trembled

3. Connecting the necks of mounts with ties
And a meadow dotted with dew

4. Torn by firm mountain goats
Veiled in thick hair

5. It bursts the eye of the wild rose with its source
And a resonant starry night

6. The whiteness of stars and the redness of ember
Like the cups of narcissus and rose

7. Or kohl-lined eyes and powder
They vie with the glance but cannot exceed

8. Time says to me, do not ask
Where is the light of the jet-black desire

9. I see the nights wish for my absence
And do not extend a hand to my waist

10. They penetrate between my sword and its sheath
As if my sword has no edge

11. And my need is prayed with the fire of rejection
I observe the absent with the eye of certitude

12. And do not care for the extent of my distance
I seek refuge from sustenance without toil

13. In this abode, a heart without malice
Who is it that surpasses time?

14. Every steed is false in its promise
And every friend is treacherous in affection

15. The girth of the pact loosens
The biting winds embraced my chill

16. Only over the back of a firm, tender breast
It steps upon slippery slopes

17. As if it plays dice in its stirrups
O you who intimidate with bliss

18. You have cast me amongst the fierce wolves
And if victory came to you from preparation

19. You would snarl from my flesh the roar of a lion
Alas for a soul imprisoned in my hide

20. Indeed the captive is purposeful in seeking ransom
The noblest of my treasures is a sword in its sheath

21. Indeed high ambition is the sword of India
I must knock on the door of seriousness

22. And make the sword-belt the groom of my waist
And the tongue of my sword dispel the night

23. Until I match my father and grandfather
Congratulations O owner of the softness of glory

24. And fatigue in the earth with praise
From you are gifts, and wishes from me