மலர்காணின் மையாத்தி நெஞ்சே இவள்கண்
பலர்காணும் பூவொக்கும் என்று.
You deemed, as you saw the flowers, her eyes were as flowers, my soul,That many may see; it was surely some folly that over you stole
O my soul, fancying that flowers which are seen by many can resemble her eyes, you become confused at the sight of them