1. The Poet of ‘Asir in the Occasion of the Rith Conflict
Lightning flashed, its thunder leading the way,
and atop Mount Muqhar the roar of storms rose high.
Its lightning awakened the land, and the thirsty fields revived.
O people of ‘Asir, you are the trusted strength of Ibn Saud,
stand firm at the front before the soldiers advance,
so that flesh does not fall and scatter upon the bones.
(He urges them to precede all forces in taking the mountain.)
2. Another Poem from the Same Occasion
Peace be upon His Highness the Amir,
as countless as the lightning that flashes.
Turki Al‑Madi, the trusted man of Ibn Saud.
O Amir, behold our tribes of ‘Asir,
they raised the banner of Al‑‘Awja with honor,
and they seized the summit of Mount Muqhar before the troops.
(These chants were recited after the battle before the commanders; the poet affirms that ‘Asir took the mountain first.)
3. The Poet of ‘Asir Describing What Happened
O messenger bound for Ibn Saud, carry him our news,
tell him the fierce warriors of ‘Asir have reached the height of their hopes,
and every falcon has risen above every lofty peak.
From Bish to Shaqra our march advanced,
the White Army and the soldiers supported us,
and the flood, once unleashed, widens the valleys before it.
4. Another Poem
Welcome to you, as many times as prayers are offered and Qur’an is recited,
O Amir who stands before nations in every banner raised.
More than three months the standard has remained unfurled,
and ‘Asir, Al‑Madi, the forces, and the soldiers stood firm,
and by God’s mercy your worries are lifted.
Peace to the honored commanders and soldiers,
Abdullah Al‑Faisal and Turki, chief of the judiciary.
‘Asir and Al‑Ma‘ had the banner raised,
in obedience and loyalty, and your command is met with acceptance.