Our hearts are already wounded, and all our hearts are broken. Do not deceive us further, O lover, in the midst of these sorrows.
This powerful couplet is a warning, delivered with profound weariness. The poet, Mir Taqi Mir, says that his heart is already shattered, beyond repair. He isn't asking for love; he is begging for peace. He tells the beloved not to bring up old quarrels or try to woo him now, because his emotional reserves are completely depleted. It's the voice of someone who has been hurt too many times and now seeks only quiet dignity.
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