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824: Head of Anahit / British Museum
Today’s poem is Head of Anahit / British Museum by Peter Balakian. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s …
3 years, 8 months ago
823: Salmon
Today’s poem is Salmon by Gabrielle Bates. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem imagines a father’s…
3 years, 8 months ago
822: Cricket Song
Today’s poem is Cricket Song by George Kalogeris. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “At times, no words exist …
3 years, 8 months ago
821: I Have No Idea What's Going to Happen
Today’s poem is I Have No Idea What's Going to Happen by Justin Marks. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Toda…
3 years, 8 months ago
820: Jesus Saves
Today’s poem is Jesus Saves by Jae Nichelle. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s sly poem riffs off tha…
3 years, 8 months ago
819: Egrets (in memory of Barry Lopez)
Today’s poem is Egrets (in memory of Barry Lopez) by Ralph Black. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Writers b…
3 years, 8 months ago
818: Everything Lies in All Directions
Today’s poem is Everything Lies in All Directions by Hua Xi.
3 years, 8 months ago
817: Context is all
Today’s poem is Context is all by Erica Hunt. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s poem underscores the …
3 years, 8 months ago
816: The Freeways Considered As Earth Gods
Today’s poem is The Freeways Considered As Earth Gods by Dana Gioia. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’…
3 years, 8 months ago
815: My Mother Talks to Her Son About Her Heart
Today’s poem is My Mother Talks to Her Son About Her Heart by Kerrin McCadden. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major write…
3 years, 8 months ago