If this is an unsteady state, then let me stay beside you, for our heart is merely a guest for these two days.

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir captures the complex dynamics of temporary devotion. The poet suggests that if the beloved feels restless or uneasy, they should simply stay close. But the second line adds a poignant twist: even the speaker's heart is merely a temporary guest, though it is theirs. It speaks to a love that is beautiful, yet inherently fragile and fleeting, a perfect blend of possessiveness and resignation.