1. لكن على سابحٍ نهد مراكله

    مؤلل الجيد والأرساغ والرسن

    But upon a swimming-strided steed, full-flanked,

    with finely tapered neck, pasterns, and muzzle.

  2. أقام في الحي أحياناً وآونة

    يسقي الصريحين من ماء ومن لبن

    He dwelt in the encampment for stretches and seasons,

    given the two pure drinks: water and milk.

  3. فجاء اذ صنفوه وهو مضطمن

    سامي التليل ممر الحلق كالشطن

    Then, when they classified him, he came forth [unclear epithet],

    lofty-necked, his throat tightly corded like a well-rope.

  4. يهوى من الأرض أنى شاء راكبه

    ويشرك الريح في الأربيّ والرسن

    He loves whatever ground his rider chooses,

    and makes the wind his partner at groin and halter.