Neither were they far from me nor was I far from them; if they were not visible, it was the fault of my own sight.

This couplet captures the tender realization that the beloved—whether divine presence or an earthly lover—was never truly far away. The apparent distance was merely an illusion born of the speaker's own limited understanding and unready gaze. It carries a humbling warmth, reminding us that the love or truth we seek everywhere is often right beside us, waiting only for our eyes to truly open.