The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
Episodes
1389: Sehnsucht by Michael Dumanis
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sehnsucht by Michael Dumanis. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem introduc...
1388: When I learn Catastrophically by Martha Silano
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is When I Learn Catastrophically by Martha Silano.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’...
1387: Different Kinds of Sadness by Jenny Molberg
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Different Kinds of Sadness by Jenny Molberg. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When I l...
1386: Night of the Living, Night of the Dead by Kim Addonizio
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Night of the Living, Night of the Dead by Kim Addonizio.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… ...
1385: At Night by Stanley Plumly
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is At Night by Stanley Plumly.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes, “Today’s poem is by one of ...
1384: I do not mention the war in my birthplace to my six-year-old son but somehow his body knows by Julia Kolchinsky
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is I do not mention the war in my birthplace to my six-year-old son but somehow his body knows by Julia Kolchinsky.The Slowdown is your...
1383: The Situation in Our City by Ciona Rouse
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Situation in Our City by Ciona Rouse.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “This poem ha...
1382: Lamb by Richie Hofmann
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Lamb by Richie Hofmann. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem brought me rig...
1381: What Is This Air Changing, This Warm Aura, These Threads of Air Vibrating Rows of People by Ariel Yelen
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is What Is This Air Changing, This Warm Aura, These Threads of Air Vibrating Rows of People by Ariel Yelen. The Slowdown is your daily ...
1380: Like Apple from Seed by Molly Johnsen
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Like Apple from Seed by Molly Johnsen. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem...
1379: Arkansabop by Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Arkansabop by Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poe...
1378: poem where no one is deported by José Olivarez
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is poem where no one is deported by José Olivarez.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today...
1377: The Crux by Megan Peak
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Crux by Megan Peak. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “There were times when motheri...
1376: Laura, I Want You Pulling Your Hair Back by Natalie Dunn
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Laura, I Want You Pulling Your Hair Back by Natalie Dunn. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes…...
1375: Dear Absent, by Marcus Wicker
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Dear Absent, by Marcus Wicker. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem is so r...
1374: The Terror of New Love! by Tiana Clark
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Terror of New Love! by Tiana Clark. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When I got di...
1373: Protection Spell Jar by Cynthia Marie Hoffman
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Protection Spell Jar by Cynthia Marie Hoffman. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’...
1372: My Body Knows Its Limits by Page Hill Starzinger
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is My Body Knows its Limits by Page Hill Starzinger.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I kn...
1371: At Last the New Arriving by Gabrielle Calvocoressi
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is At Last the New Arriving by Gabrielle Calvocoressi. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I...
1370: Soot by Kaveh Akbar
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Soot by Kaveh Akbar. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “My friend, the poet Dana Levin, ...
1369: Six Hours Lost, Land Between the Lakes by Kathleen Driskell
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Six Hours Lost, Land Between the Lakes by Kathleen Driskell. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie write...
1368: Do You Consider Writing to be Therapeutic? by Andrew Grace
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Do You Consider Writing to be Therapeutic? by Andrew Grace. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes...
1367: Abundance by Rick Barot
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Abundance by Rick Barot. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem rejoices in s...
1366: Nostalgia by Matthew Minicucci
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Nostalgia by Matthew Minicucci. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I joke that I can be ...
1365: Noise Cancelling by Devon Walker-Figueroa
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Noise Cancelling by Devon Walker-Figueroa. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I love get...
1364: Hiking Moraine State Park by Violeta Garcia-Mendoza
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Hiking Moraine State Park by Violeta Garcia-Mendoza. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “...
1363: Notes on Beachgrass by Yong-Yu Huang
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Notes on Beachgrass by Yong-Yu Huang. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem ...
1362: For You Who Have Loved Old Dogs by Silas House
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is For You Who Have Loved Old Dogs by Silas House. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “My Bo...
1361: Earth, Sometimes I Try to Play It Casual, by Catherine Pierce
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Earth, Sometimes I Try to Play It Casual, by Catherine Pierce. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.In this episode, Maggie writ...
1360: Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Wind, Blue Sky by Susan Aizenberg. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem spe...
1359: Lotioning My Mother’s Back by Ama Codjoe
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Lotioning My Mother’s Back by Ama Codjoe. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “The world...
1358: Parts of a Body House by Erika Meitner
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Parts of a Body House by Erika Meitner. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “It struck me ...
1357: Country Night by Laura Newbern
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Country Night by Laura Newbern. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem touche...
1356: The Song of Songs of Songs of Songs by Jeremy Radin
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Song of Songs of Songs of Songs by Jeremy Radin. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “...
1355: Rancho Bar by Margot Kahn
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Rancho Bar by Margot Kahn. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem looks, tend...
1354: Checkout by Caroline Bird
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Checkout by Caroline Bird. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “I’m willing to bet that ...
1353: Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’...
1352: Blue by Jodie Hollander
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Blue by Jodie Hollander.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem speaks to how ...
1351: The Happy Middle by Hedgie Choi
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Happy Middle by Hedgie Choi. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem wallo...
1350: Real Estate by Richard Siken
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Real Estate by Richard Siken. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem unpacks ...
1349: Sati by Vandana Khanna
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sati by Vandana Khanna. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem is a persona p...
1348: Valentine for Ernest Mann by Naomi Shihab Nye
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Valentine for Ernest Mann by Naomi Shihab Nye. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’...
1347: Animal Prudence by Kathy Fagan
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Animal Prudence by Kathy Fagan. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem is a f...
1346: The Difficult Countryside by John Gallaher
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Difficult Countryside by John Gallaher. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Moving th...
1345: Arrangements by Adrienne Chung
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Arrangements by Adrienne Chung. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem speaks...
1344: Cento Between the Ending and the End by Cameron Awkward-Rich
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Cento Between the Ending and the End by Cameron Awkward-Rich. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writ...
1343: /’mīgrent/ by Tiana Nobile
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TranscriptI’m Maggie Smith and this is The Slowdown. One of my favorite things about words is their history. As a writer, I’m curious about the wo...
1342: And Then It Was Less Bleak Because We Said So by Wendy Xu
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is And Then It Was Less Bleak Because We Said So by Wendy Xu. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes…...
1341: Lake by Noah Falck
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Lake by Noah Falck. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes, “Today’s poem acknowledges the bea...
1340: From the Sky by Sara Abou Rashed
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is From the Sky by Sara Abou Rashed. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes, “When I think about wa...
1339: Wind-Related Ripple in the Wheatfield by Mikko Harvey
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Wind-Related Ripple in the Wheatfield by Mikko Harvey. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes, “...
1338: Are you bringing fruits, plants, seeds, by Karen Llagas
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Are you bringing fruits, plants, seeds, by Karen Llagas. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes…...
1337: New York Address by Linda Gregg
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is New York Address by Linda Gregg. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem captu...
1336: I Find Myself Defending Pigeons by Keith S. Wilson
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is I Find Myself Defending Pigeons by Keith S. Wilson. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “O...
1335: Bonfire Opera by Danusha Laméris
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Bonfire Opera by Danusha Laméris. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Yes, I have new li...
1334: Étude by Amy Gerstler
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Étude by Amy Gerstler. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s poem is a celebrati...
1333: Crossing the Line by E. Ethelbert Miller
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Crossing the Line by E. Ethelbert Miller. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Today’s p...
1332: Tea by Leila Chatti
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Tea by Leila Chatti. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Maybe the ultimate self care is ...
[encore] 784: Sex Without Love by Sharon Olds
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sex Without Love by Sharon Olds. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back on Monday, August 18 with episodes from o...
[encore] 768: Lately I Am Trying by Sanna Wani
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Lately I Am Trying by Sanna Wani.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back on Monday, August 18 with episodes from o...
[encore] 520: I Worry My Mother Will Die and I Will Know Nothing by Asa Drake
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is I Worry My Mother Will Die and I Will Know Nothing by Asa Drake. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back on Monday...
[encore] 792: Trash by Joshua Bennett
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Trash by Joshua Bennett. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back on Monday, August 18 with episodes from our new h...
[encore] 688: [since feeling is first] by E.E. Cummings
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is [since feeling is first] by E.E. Cummings.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back on Monday, August 18 with episod...
[encore] 264: Sleeping with the Chihuahua by Tami Haaland
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sleeping with the Chihuahua by Tami Haaland.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a ...
[encore] 351: Fish Heads by R.A. Villanueva
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Fish Heads by R.A. Villanueva. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. Thi...
[encore] 278: Thanks by W.S. Merwin
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Thanks by W.S. Merwin.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, w...
Maggie Smith is the New Host of The Slowdown
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re thrilled to share that the new host of The Slowdown is Maggie Smith. We’ll be back in your feeds with new episodes on August 18th. Po...
[encore] 237: Workshop by Jacob Shores-Argüello
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Workshop by Jacob Shores-Argüello. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host...
[encore] 961: Nocturne by Oliver Baez Bendorf
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Nocturne by Oliver Baez Bendorf. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. T...
[encore] 1107: Accessory to War by Kim Stafford
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Accessory to War by Kim Stafford. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. ...
[encore] 1156: In Love by Chloe Martinez
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is In Love by Chloe Martinez. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This we...
[encore] 1094: 00000000 by Erin Marie Lynch
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is 00000000 by Erin Marie Lynch. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This...
[encore] 1005: eco-hood by Melania Luisa Marte
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is eco-hood by Melania Luisa Marte. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. T...
[encore] 624: Sunflowers in the Median
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sunflowers in the Median by Natalie Homer.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a ne...
[encore] 526: Saudade
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Saudade by Silvia Bonilla.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This wee...
[encore] 645: It’s 9:30am, I’ve ran four miles, cried four times, & eaten two chicken sandwiches
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is It’s 9:30am, I’ve ran four miles, cried four times, & eaten two chicken sandwiches by Christian Aldana.The Slowdown is curre...
[encore] 510: Let Me
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Let Me by Camille T. Dungy.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This we...
[encore] 788: John Muir, A Dream, A Waterfall, A Mountain Ash
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is John Muir, A Dream, A Waterfall, A Mountain Ash by Robert Hass. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with ...
[encore] 382: Another Night at Sea Level by Meg Day
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Another Night at Sea Level by Meg Day.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new ho...
[encore] 442: Climbing China's Great Wall by Afaa M. Weaver
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Climbing China's Great Wall by Afaa M. Weaver.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from ...
[encore] 454: On a Spaceship Somewhere, Long After Empire's Collapse by Jesús I. Valles
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is On a Spaceship Somewhere, Long After Empire's Collapse by Jesús I. Valles.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back...
[encore] 470: Say Thank You Say I'm Sorry by Jericho Brown
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Say Thank You Say I'm Sorry by Jericho Brown. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from ...
[encore] 393: Song In Which We Yet Sidestep Disaster by Tess Taylor
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Song In Which We Yet Sidestep Disaster by Tess Taylor.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episod...
[encore] 1175: Hunger by Kelli Russell Agodon
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Hunger by Kelli Russell Agodon.Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. Thi...
[encore] 1174: Separation Wall by Naomi Shihab Nye
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Separation Wall by Naomi Shihab Nye.Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives...
[encore] 1173: Sono by Suji Kwock Kim
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Sono by Suji Kwock Kim. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have help...
[encore] 1172: From Blossoms by Li-Young Lee
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is From Blossoms by Li-Young Lee. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. Thi...
[encore] 1171: One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is One Art by Elizabeth Bishop. Last spring, we asked our community to submit poems that have helped you slow down in your lives. This ...
[encore] 664: Prayer Beginning with a Line by Czaykowski by Pablo Piñero Stillmann
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Prayer Beginning with a Line by Czaykowski by Pablo Piñero Stillmann. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soo...
[encore] 677: Practicing by Ciona Rouse
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Practicing by Ciona Rouse. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This we...
[encore] 541: Little Grey Dreams by Angelina Weld Grimké
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Little Grey Dreams by Angelina Weld Grimké. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a...
[encore] 617: Places With Terrible Wi-Fi by J. Estanislao Lopez
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Places With Terrible Wi-Fi by J. Estanislao Lopez. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes ...
[encore] 710: Acknowledgments by Nkosi Nkululeko
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Acknowledgments by Nkosi Nkululeko. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host...
[encore] 463: To be of use by Marge Piercy
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is To be of use by Marge Piercy.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This ...
[encore] 403: The Book of Genesis by Morgan Parker
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is The Book of Genesis by Morgan Parker.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new hos...
[encore] 387: Stop Looking At My Last Name Like That by Michael Torres
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Stop Looking At My Last Name Like That by Michael Torres.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new epi...
[encore] 448: Telephone of the Wind by Eddie Kim
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Telephone of the Wind by Eddie Kim.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host....
[encore] 377: Moon Pull by Carlina Duan
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Moon Pull by Carlina Duan.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This wee...
[encore] 871: Flesh (“You in your ecstasy of coffee”) by Deborah Landau
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Flesh (“You in your ecstasy of coffee”) by Deborah Landau. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with n...
[encore] 1104: Black Book of Creation by Shanta Lee Gander
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s poem is Black Book of Creation by Shanta Lee Gander. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes from a...