O God, let these beautiful ones remain in their innocent youth, for as soon as maturity arrives, they only learn how to torment the heart.
Here, the poet makes a delightfully playful yet wistful plea: may these beloveds stay frozen in their carefree childhood forever. In innocent youth, they are pure and unaware of their charms, causing no intentional harm. But the moment worldly awareness and maturity (hosh) arrive, they instantly master the cruel art of tormenting lovers' hearts with coyness and teasing indifference.
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