The affection/desire of the elders is a gift to me, made of dust/earth.

This beautiful couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the deep, quiet support of elders. Mir says that the affection of the aged, even if it comes from mere dust (khak), is a true and reliable source of help. It suggests that true support doesn't come from grand gestures or wealth, but from the humble wisdom and love of those who have lived life's stories. It's a profound acknowledgment of experience's value.