1. Alas my wedding came when cheeks grew bearded
And dreams of women closer to repentance

2. By a virgin's side did censure slice me through
By my life, her censure was a doubled blow

3. Do not blame me, others bare I've spied
Who've clothed themselves throughout time in dignity

4. I swear had I not feared a shame confessed
Another hinted, as resolve in you gave way

5. And the saying, "Men who care not for our plight"
Went astray Kacb's desire and wisdom's sway

6. For so long estrangement sat between us two
With glances from eyes violent in their heat

7. So rider, if you happen by, relay
The sons of Milqat I was he who they meant

8. My people, whence I left you were so lowly
Ne'er did I desert you to a thief's domain

9. You were with flatlands and with grief a snake
Whose sting no charm could ever heal again

10. If you grow angry or bind me to contract
Then Zayd morned in poverty's trap ensnared

11. Truly with Zayd the bond is now one of might
No more obscurity for one who's seen the snare

12. Proof to the elephants of all men he shows
Proof when saddled amongst horses does he bear

13. A racehorse like the best steed of Qasim
Tearing ground not marred by any track or rut

14. Hard and unyielding, determined in the haul
As if the saddle's place was his flesh bare