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 […]
THE SONG AND THE SILENCE: TALKING WITH SHIN YU PAI
I recently had a wonderful, far-reaching conversation with my friend, the poet, artist, speaker, and curator Shin Yu Pai. Our talk explored embodiment, mothering, teachers, and the practice of devotion, […]
What is Cascadian Zen? A Talk at Seattle University
Talk delivered on February 15, 2020. Organized loosely around exploring the relationship between the Cascadian bioregion as it intersects with Zen ideas, practices, and aesthetics, Seattle University hosted a diverse […]
“When doing good to a man,” a poem from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar
A poem about gratitude and transformation by the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar. From her collection, “The Word that Endures.” Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi […]
Free Performances in May and Wonder From Home
During the month of May I’m honored to present several online performances. Cozy Grammar is offering free access to these two shows for the entire month: A Thousand Thanks: The […]