Thomas H. Pruiksma is a poet, magician, writer, translator, teacher, musician, and lover of life. His books include Give, Eat, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar; Body and Earth: Notes from a Conversation (with the artist C. F. John); and A Feast for the Tongue (with the Tamil scholar Dr. K. V. Ramakoti). He lives on Vashon Island, Washington, with his partner, David Mielke. https://thomaspruiksma.com/