In this quatrain, Attar employs a masterful pun (Iham) on the words 'taq' (طاق) and 'joft' (جفت). Together, they refer to the traditional game of odds and evens. Individually, 'taq' also means 'arch', referring to the arch of the beloved's eyebrows, while 'joft' means 'a pair', referring to the beloved's two eyes. This intricate wordplay connects the lover's playful risk in finally expressing his hidden love with the captivating, physical features of the beloved's face.