Apirami Ammaip Patikam 1.10

1.10

Taking a flower in hand, not even for a moment have I worshipped your flower-like feet; / with the flower of my eyes, I have not gazed upon the flower of your face; / not once in the three times of day have I meditated on you with the flower of my mind, / nor thought of walking behind those who walk before your temple; / I have drifted, utterly deceived! / When terrible Kāla comes riding upon a male buffalo / as black as collyrium, / and in that moment when this lonely soul is bewildered and distressed, / come and grant the flower of your grace! / O life of Ādi Kaṭavūr! / Śukapāṇi, who never leaves one half of Amutīcar! / Gracious Vāmī! Apirāmi!