نَعَم إِنَّني مُهدٍ ثَناءً وَمِدحَةً

كَبُردِ اليَماني يُربِحُ البَيعَ تاجِرُه

Yes, I am one who praises and commends

Like Yemeni saffron that profits its merchant

فَذو العُشِّ وَالمَمدورِ أَصبَحَ قاويّاً

تَمَشّى بِهِ ظُلمانُهُ وَجَآذِرُه

So one with shelter and bread has become strong

Walking with him are his shadows and roots