A poem about dwellings and stories. “Change of Plans,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“Don’t Think to Conquer” from Avvaiyar’s Moothurai | அடக்கம் உடையார் அறிவிலர் என்றெண்ணி
A poem about restraint, patience, and surprise, from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. Moothurai 16, “Adakkam udayar arivilar.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaGIVE, […]
“Recess” from The Safety of Edges
A poem about sensing beyond what people say. “Recess,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“To Behold a Good Person” from Avvaiyar’s Moothurai | நல்லாரைக் காண்பதுவும் நன்றே
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, […]
“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 […]