" She cried...

" She cried, running every way "All's wealth is lost, plundered here today Show me the way to the river, take me to the battlefield Show me where my Brother lies, wounded, show me pray' "The heavens are no help, let me pass Oh blessed earth I've come searching for Husain, wounded, alone, He hurts" "I'm Syeda have mercy, help me find the way to Him I'm Ali's daughter help me, save yourself from sin May you live happily, find peace after death Show me where the Sayyid lies, pray take me to Him" "We've lost everyone, we're ruined in this new land We're residents of Medina, against thousands today we stand" Then she heard Husain's groans, sensed her Brother near And Zainab ran to where a the sound came clear She watched in disbelief as Shimer beheaded Husain She covered her face, fell to the earth, in shock and fear With grief her heart shattered, she silently prayed The severed head of her Brother, she saw on a spear raised.