ديكي صّياح من الهنود

حذارِ من باسه الشّديدِ

A rooster's crow from India

Beware of its mighty kiss

إنْ كانَ مِنقارُهُ فطاراً

فإنَّ كفّيهِ من حَديدِ

If its beak is sharp as a blade

Its claws are made of steel

كأنما عُرفُه عَقيقٌ

يرى على وردةِ الخدودِ

As if its crest is made of rubies

That glows on cheeks' roses

لهُ إذا هاجَهُ نِفارٌ

منْ خَصمهِ وَثبَةٌ الأسودِ

When enraged at its opponent

It pounces like a black lion