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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

author, poet, teacher, and performer

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    • THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
    • The Safety of Edges
    • Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar
    • Body and Earth
    • A Feast for the Tongue
    • Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo
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“Change of Plans” from The Safety of Edges

August 11, 2021

Book cover for "The Safety of Edges," poems by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

June 28, 2021

Book cover of "Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar," translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

June 10, 2021

Book cover for "The Safety of Edges," poems by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

May 29, 2021

Book cover of "Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar," translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

May 21, 2021

Book cover for "The Safety of Edges," poems by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

May 7, 2021

Book cover of "Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar," translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

April 29, 2021

Book cover for "The Safety of Edges," poems by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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

April 23, 2021

Book cover of "Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar," translated by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma

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 […]

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