when you gaze at me
while I pluck these rose flowers -
the thorns pierce my heart
my body shimmers with shame
the lust takes over the love
Awesome penning, love how we can learn of a life time in only a few short lines.
An honest depiction of the reality of what most think is pure love
Great Tanka. Our own reaction recognizes the difference between the two.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
'Lust takes over the love'! Thanks for sharing this lovely poem with us.