Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
1253: On the Death of a Young Lady Five Years of Age, a reinscription by Aracelis Girmay
Today’s poem is On the Death of a Young Lady Five Years of Age, a reinscription by Aracelis Girmay. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this…
1 year, 11 months ago
1252: The Canonization by John Donne
Today’s poem is The Canonization by John Donne. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s classic poem knows …
1 year, 11 months ago
1251: On Living by Nâzim Hikmet, translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu Konuk
Today’s poem is On Living by Nazim Hikmet, translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu Konuk. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Ma…
1 year, 11 months ago
1250: 52 Blue by Sappho Stanley
Today’s poem is 52 Blue by Sappho Stanley. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “Today's poem probes into the oce…
1 year, 11 months ago
1249: Farmers' Market by Molly Fisk
Today’s poem is Farmers’ Market by Molly Fisk. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “When I was younger, as an in…
1 year, 11 months ago
1248: Listening to Monk's Misterioso I Remember Braiding My Sisters' Hair by Christopher Gilbert
Today’s poem is Listening to Monk's Misterioso I Remember Braiding My Sisters' Hair by Christopher Gilbert. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.…
1 year, 11 months ago
1247: A Garden and a Street by Teresa Cader
Today’s poem is A Garden and a Street by Teresa Cader. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “Poetry holds that pl…
1 year, 11 months ago
1246: Big Purple Peonies by Margaret Ross
Today’s poem is Big Purple Peonies by Margaret Ross. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s deeply satisfy…
1 year, 11 months ago
1245: Telescope by Louise Glück
Today’s poem is Telescope by Louise Glück. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “I live on a hi…
1 year, 11 months ago
1244: Poem by Frank O'Hara
Today’s poem is Poem (“Instant coffee with…”) by Frank O'Hara. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon wri…
1 year, 11 months ago