Thirukkural – 1164
My passion’s like a sea
But I lack a raft, to cross it safely.
காமக் கடல் மன்னும் உண்டே;அது நீந்தும்
ஏமப் புணை மன்னும் இல்.
Thirukkural 1164. This couplet is him saying how much afflicted with lust he is when she leaves him.
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