Verse 1252: Apart while embracing

1252. Apart while embracing

மணலடியில் நீர்பிரிந்த கேணிபோல் மேலேஅணைவார் அகத்துப் பிரிவு

manaladiyil neerpirinda kenipol meleanaivaar akathup pirivu

Beneath the sand, the water of a well has sunk out of sight; within those who embrace above, there is parting.
From above, the well looks as it always did; its water has drawn away beneath the sand.