1. The fever called him, seeking refuge
From fighting the enemy, so he complied seeking refuge

2. A soldier who was infatuated
With a beauty, so his love became well known

3. So he isolated himself willingly, though he was not used
To isolation from Salima, remaining patient

4. But the young man saw saving the nation
In the beauty's eyes a grave danger

5. He joined the war, and passion stirred determination
In his heart, so it raged changing him

6. Swimming in blood, facing hardship
In the heat of battle easily

7. Lunging, striking necks with a sword
Swooping with a spear, cleaving chests

8. While the soldier roared like a lion
In the faces of enemies, roaring

9. His eyes fell on Ghada, carrying
In her hand a small flag

10. He approached her and sensed in her
A resemblance to Salima's great beauty

11. Then she called to him and lectured him
Her words made an impact on him

12. How you have killed the enemy! But don't they have
Someone like you who prays for me in hell?

13. So he collapsed, weak and miserable
And he had been brave before that

14. Oh Salima, you have amazed me! Why have you come
Now in a situation that has become dire?

15. I have come to beg you to stop fighting
And have mercy on the weak enemy

16. So the soldier left the heat of battle
Answering her blessed plea

17. Thus the control of women over man
Has power to humble the powerful