Sol 5.6

  1. If Mus‘ab has sent it on its way,

    then I have wronged Mus‘ab.

  2. I lead the battalion, clad in armor,

    as though afflicted with mange—mangy.

  3. Upon me is supple mail that I chose,

    and in my hand, a gleaming blade that cleaves.

  4. If only Yahya had strength in him,

    that he might campaign with the men, or ride.

  5. But Yahya is like the chick of an eagle,

    in the nest, helpless and downy.

Sol 5.6