Kural - 1169

More cruel than the cruelty of him, the cruel one,
In these sad times are lengthening hours of night I watch alone

Explanation
The long nights of these days are far more cruel than the heartless one who is torturing me.

Tamil Transliteration
Kotiyaar Kotumaiyin Thaamkotiya Innaal
Netiya Kazhiyum Iraa.