The Two Companions

کینٛژن رٔنؠ چھَے شِہج بوٗنی

Kentsan rany chhay shihij booni

For some, a wife is like the soothing shade of a majestic Chinar tree

نیرِ نٮؠبر تہٕ شُہل پیٚیے

Neeri nebar te shuhul peyey

When she steps out, she spreads a comforting, peaceful coolness

کینٛژن رٔنؠ چھَے برٕ پٮؠٹھٕچ ہوٗنی

Kentsan rany chhay bari pethich hooni

For others, a wife is like a vicious hound guarding the doorstep

نیرِنٮؠبر تہٕ زنگ کھیٚیے

Neeri nebar te zang kheyey

The moment you try to step out, she viciously snaps at your leg!