We are the sons of Rizēg, our nickname is "handful of dust".
They destined us for exile, behold we remain,
firmly holding the land as settled dwellers.
We carry sharp steel and live by the strength of our arms.
Muhammad al Fagīr (20th century) Sudan
Translated by S. Hillelson
Source: 'Songs of the Baggara' by S. Hillelson in Sudan Notes and Records Vol XII, Part 1, 1929
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