This is the final breath; do not sit and leave. Be patient, for we too shall depart.

This powerful couplet is a beautiful plea for patience and shared humanity. Mir Taqi Mir tells us that when one reaches the very end of life, they shouldn't give up or settle for a premature departure. Instead, he asks us to wait, to be patient, because the journey of life—and the struggle to live—is a shared experience. It’s a profound reminder that even in moments of despair, companionship and hope must endure.