Will this happen, or will it happen? 'Mir,' you will not be; you will be an unloved, heart-sore one.

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir explores the deep anxiety of a lover. He questions what fate holds for him, suggesting that if he is separated from the beloved, his existence will be nothing but a reservoir of sorrow. It's not just about missing someone; it's about the very nature of existence without the source of joy. Mir beautifully captures the idea that love is not merely an emotion, but the anchor of life itself.