The Sheets.(Poem)

From: Poetry | Date: April 1, 2006 | Copyright information 
 
The Sheets 
 
   Smudged here with betel juice, burnished there 
   with aloe paste, a splash of powder in one corner, 
   and lacquer from footprints embroidered in another, 
   with flowers from her hair strewn all over 
   its winding crumpled folds, the sheets celebrate 
   the joy of making love to a woman in every position.

ANONYMOUS

Translated from the Sanskrit by R. Parthasarathy

Translator's Note

Sanskrit erotic poetry is best a...

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