Kural - 1270

What's my return, the meeting hour, the wished-for greeting worth,
If she heart-broken lie, with all her life poured forth

Explanation
After (my wife) has died of a broken heart, what good will there be if she is to receive me, has received me, or has even embraced me?.

Tamil Transliteration
Perinennaam Petrakkaal Ennaam Urinennaam
Ullam Utaindhukkak Kaal.