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 […]
“Senior Year”
I was honored to have a story published in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber this week as part of the Literary Project of Open Space for Arts and Community and their […]
“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 […]
“Pocket Watch” from The Safety of Edges
A poem about gratitude and the passage of time. “Pocket Watch,” by Thomas Hitoshi PruiksmaTHE SAFETY OF EDGESMarrowstone Press, Seattle
“Between the King and the Careful Poet,” from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar | மன்னனும் மாசறக் கற்றோனும்
A poem about poetry and power by the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. From her collection, “The Word that Endures.” Moothurai 26, “Mannanum maasara kattronum.” Translated from […]