He is dear to me, that man,
far away in his mountains
where the pepper-vine grows thick
and monkeys feed upon the tender leaves.
And now I wonder:
is the sorrow caused by those we love
not sweeter than the sweet joys
they say are found in heaven?
-- Kapilar Kuruntokai 288
Monday, December 20
viraha
Posted by rb at 12/20/2004