Sol 5.6

  1. This is a vessel newly built,

    by Fortune’s hand, in beautiful symmetry.

  2. From the planks of glory and high renown has she

    been fashioned in beauty of bearing and grace.

  3. For her builder is Hussein, a man of wisdom,

    one of the master craftsmen, possessed of stouthearted mettle.

  4. Wherever the sea, like a radiant cheek,

    shines fair, she appears upon it as a beauty mark.

  5. Her masts soar upward toward the sky,

    until you see her become a pillar bearing heaven.

  6. Whenever she sails, you see her as a bird,

    or as lightning coursing forth in the hands of her smile.

  7. Mount Ṭūr is hers—and date her with the word “Twin”;

    and upon her God has inscribed safety.

Sol 5.6