Don't despise me as

Akka MahadeviAkka Mahadevi1 Jan 1130 – 1 Jan 1160

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Don't despise me as
She who has no one
I'm not one to be afraid,
Whatever you do.
I exist chewing dry leaves.
My life resting on a knife edge
If you must torment me,
Chennamallikarjuna,
My life, my body
I'll offer you and be cleansed.

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