ولو ألحقتناهم وفينا بلولة

وفيهن واليوم العبوري شامس

Had we caught up with them, though we were but few

And the day was hot and bright, not quite through,

لما آب عكاشاً مع القوم معبد

وأمسى وقد تسفي عليه الروامس

He would not have turned back and left, distraught,

As darkness fell and mournful signs took root.