And the brides of Persian warriors,

Dainty even in their wailing,

Longing for their new-wed husbands,

Reft of bridal couch luxurious,

With its coverlet so dainty,

Losing joy of wanton youth-time,

Mourn in never-sated wailings.

And I too in fullest measure

Raise again meet cry of sorrow,

Weeping for the loved and lost ones.