POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - LOVE’S TOWERING INFERNO

ABOUT THE POEM: The poem LOVE’S TOWERING INFERNO is a translated version of a poem from Tamil Literature.The poem expresses a sense of solace and comfort in thinking about someone's virtues, presumably a loved one, while the poet is surrounded by the destructive force of a forest fire. The vivid imagery of the fire is compared to a golden rope, evoking images of opulence and wealth. Despite the chaos around, the poet finds sweetness in reflecting on the virtues of the person he holds dear, which serves as a source of light and stability in the midst of turmoil. LOVE’S TOWERING INFERNO In wilderness, where wild flames freely spread, Amidst the forest's fiery, golden thread, I pondered on your virtues, oh so dear, A thought that brought sweet solace, crystal clear. Within the wild where flames did flare, A forest ablaze, like a golden sear, It danced like a rope of gleaming gold, That binds the mighty elephants, I'm told. A gliding rope of gold, so richly spun, Like lavish ties that bind, like morning sun, In tranquil moments, thoughts of you took flight, A beacon amidst the blaze, a guiding light. It was indeed a sweet and precious grace, To cherish your virtues in that fiery place, As nature's fury danced in vibrant hues, Your virtues shone, a love I'll never lose. (what the husband reminisced after his sojourn for an important task and the highlight of the poem is in utter contrast to the surrounding turmoil, the poet discovers solace in contemplating the virtues of his beloved)