A poem about true friendship by the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. From her collection, “The Word that Endures.” Moothurai 17, “Atra kulathil aruneer paravai pol.” Translated […]
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“Hushed” from The Safety of Edges
A poem about the inner source of music. “Hushed,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“Tough Does Not Beat Tender” from Avvaiyar’s “Nalvali” | வெட்டனவை மெத்தனவை வெல்லாவாம்
A poem about true strength: “Tough Does Not Beat Tender,” from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar and her book Nalvazhi, “The Right Road.” Nalvazhi 33, “Vettanavai […]
“Improvisation” from The Safety of Edges
A poem about meeting the music of each moment. “Improvisation,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“Magnolias Have Large Petals” from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar | மடல்பெரிது தாழை
A poem about size and true strength by the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. From her collection, “The Word that Endures.” Moothurai 12, “Madal perithu thazhai.” Translated […]