My beloved had promised one day, sitting on the terrace, 'My dear, I will not forget you for a single moment.' But now, he neither looks nor verifies (his promise).

This couplet speaks of a promise made in simpler times. The beloved remembers how her husband once sat with her on the terrace and vowed never to forget her, not even for a fleeting moment. It was a sweet promise, filled with love and reassurance. However, the poignant part is that he doesn't seem to look back or reflect on that promise anymore. The speaker feels that he isn't even bothering to check if he's living up to those words. It's a gentle lament about forgotten vows and the changing nature of affection over time, highlighting a feeling of neglect despite past declarations of eternal love.