شحا فاه كالتنين نحويَ شحوة

فقلت له بالله منك أَعوذُ

His mouth was dry as a dragon's, coming at me, parched,

So I said, "I seek refuge in God from you!"

وأقربِ بنصر الله من مُتضعَّف

يصول عليه القِرنُ وهو يلوذُ

And called on God's help against one aggrieved,

As horns charged and he sought protection.