As much as we desired the red and sapphire, the silver and gems, so much was it available to us.

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir speaks to the painful reality of perceived value in relationships. The speaker compares himself to precious gems—rubies and gold—suggesting that his worth was only recognized and appreciated to the extent that he was easily available. It is a melancholic realization: that one's true depth or value is often overlooked until it becomes difficult or impossible to obtain. A heartbreaking commentary on the fickle nature of love and desire.