1. Some people owned two ewes
That would graze in the valley

2. One was fat and the other
Her bones protruded from emaciation

3. The fat one would boast of her obesity
And people saying she was expensive

4. And claim she was outstanding
And would attract all eyes

5. While the other ewe endured humiliation
Bearing the bitterness of inferiority

6. Until the butcher came one day
And chose the fat ewe, leaving the rest

7. He said to the owner, I’ll buy this one
And paid a hefty price for her

8. So the thin ewe went to her sister
While doubting her own fortune

9. She said, oh sister tell me
Do you recognize the one with the knife?

10. The other said, leave me, my thinness and fate
And talk to the butcher, oh expensive one

11. For every situation has its sweetness and bitterness
Nothing taught the ewe except patience