Kural - 1163

My soul, like porter's pole, within my wearied frame,
Sustains a two-fold burthen poised, of love and shame

Explanation
(Both) lust and shame, with my soul for their shoulder pole balance themselves on a body that cannot bear them.

Tamil Transliteration
Kaamamum Naanum Uyirkaavaath Thoongumen
Nonaa Utampin Akaththu.