Tears come drop by drop, perhaps, because the heart's longing has taken leave.

This couplet captures the agonizing struggle of the heart. The poet suggests that sorrow, or the tears, come constantly, breath by breath. But the second line is a profound lament: how can one possibly bid farewell (rukhsat) to the deep desires (hasrat) that reside within the heart? It speaks to the inescapable nature of love and longing, where letting go feels physically impossible.