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Tirrukural, the - Book 3 The Joys of Embracing
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Tirrukural, the - Book 3 The Joys of Embracing
1101. In her alone, my jewel, can I find
The joys of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch.
1102. Medicines differ from ills, their enemies;
But this my jewel is both disease and cure.
1103. Can even the Lotus-eyed's heaven give the rest
I find in my love's soft shoulders?
1104. Whence did she get the fire which burns when far,
And cools when near?
1105. Instant and unfailing the joy
My beloved flower-decked gives.
1106. Her shoulders must be nectar-
They revive me when I droop.
1107. Clasping this girl my joy is already
A householder's who works, shares and eats.
1108. Sweet indeed is that embrace wherein
Not a breath comes between.
1109. To fall out, make up, and embrace again
Are the fruits of love fulfilled.
1110. Exploring this girl I know
That love, like learning, never ends.