A poem about staying close to goodness, from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. Moothurai 8, “Nallarai kanbathum nandre.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaGIVE, […]
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“The Walk Home” from The Safety of Edges
A poem about springtime in springtime and beyond. “The Walk Home,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“Like Water Birds that Leave” from Avvaiyar’s Moothurai | அற்ற குளத்தின் அறுநீர்ப் பறவைபோல்
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 […]
“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 […]