Night of Tisha B'Av · Kinah 1
זְכוֹר יְיָ מֶה הָיָה לָנוּ
Built on the last chapter of Eichah ("Remember, LORD, what has become of us"), this kinah recounts the disgraces of the Churban — property seized, orphanhood, hunger and subjugation — each line recoiling with the cry "Alas, what has become of us," and appealing to God to look and see.
A plain-English overview to orient you — not a translation. Please skim for accuracy.