(It's better to create than destroy what's unnecessary)

Saturday, July 19, 2008

The Cilappatikäram - Canto 2

ENVOI
Like snakes coupled in the heat of passion,
Or Kama and Rati smothered in each
Other's arms, so Kvalan and Kannaki
Lived in happiness past speaking,
Spent themselves in every pleasure, thinking:
"We live on earth but a few days."

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