What things, what things, you have spoiled upon us; we were made from you. We were taken away with quiet talks, raised up, they have arrived, they have arrived.

This profound couplet by Mir Taqi Mir captures the overwhelming feeling of being scrutinized or gossiped about. It speaks to the invisible pressure of social life—the way people seem to be constantly observing you, building up narratives about you, even when you are trying to remain silent. The poet paints a picture of a crowd where everyone is present, but no one is truly seen, reflecting the isolation found amidst a gathering of people.