I did not present my face to the sorrow of Razzaq (God's will); I found separation/alienation in my youth.

This couplet by Mir Taqi Mir is a beautiful exploration of youthful recklessness versus caution. The poet suggests that he never showed his face (or his vulnerability) to the 'Dukhtar-e-Raz' (the mystery/secret beloved). Instead, in his youth, he preferred a life of detached wandering—a life of freedom and unburdened experience. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, the greatest protection is found in maintaining a distance, even from the love of your life.