Kural - 1179

When he comes not, all slumber flies; no sleep when he is there;
Thus every way my eyes have troubles hard to bear

Explanation
When he is away they do not sleep; when he is present they do not sleep; in either case, mine eyes endure unbearable agony.

Tamil Transliteration
Vaaraakkaal Thunjaa Varindhunjaa Aayitai
Aaragnar Utrana Kan.