O dwelling of Abla in the valley of Gawa,

Speak to me, for my camel and I salute you.

My camel is as tall as a tower, and I make him stand

And give my aching heart to the wind of the desert.

O erstwhile dwelling of Abla in the valley of Gawa;

And my tribe in the valleys of Hazn and Samna

And in the valley of Motethalem!

Salute to the old ruins, the lonely ruins

Since Oum El Aythan gathered and went away.

Now is the dwelling of Abla