If my longing or yearning does not please you, then its remedy is our union.
This beautiful couplet conveys a heartfelt message. The speaker tells their beloved, 'If my constant longing for you, my yearning, doesn't please you, then there's only one way to resolve it: your presence, our meeting.' It's a tender way of saying that the very desire for the beloved is so strong, that if it causes any discomfort, the ultimate remedy isn't to stop desiring, but for the beloved to come closer and fulfill that desire. It's an eloquent plea for togetherness, suggesting that the 'problem' of longing can only be solved by the joy of reunion.
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