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After two years, two seasons and 443 episodes, Major Jackson is stepping down from the host chair. 


A Farewell to Major Jackson

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1560: Gratification to the survivors of daily damnations by Oladejo Abdullah Feranmi

Today’s poem is Gratification to the survivors of daily damnations by Oladejo Abdullah Feranmi. 


Today’s poem is Gratification to the survivors of daily damnations by Oladejo Abdullah Feranmi. 
Sharing poetry is a two-way street. So today, you'll be hearing a poem selected by one of our listeners. Today’s selection was submitted by Abdulmueed from Oyo, Nigeria.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Abdulmueed reflects… “Today's poem is an invitation for you to live more freely. The poem urges us to take a pause in our day-to-day activities to reflect on our lives, to look around us, experience the little things despite all odds.” 
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1559: Florida Doll Sonnet by Denise Duhamel and Maureen Seaton

Today’s poem is Florida Doll Sonnet by Denise Duhamel and Maureen Seaton.


Today’s poem is Florida Doll Sonnet by Denise Duhamel and Maureen Seaton. 
Sharing poetry is a two-way street. So today, you'll be hearing a poem selected by one of our listeners. Today’s selection was submitted by J.D. from Texas.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, J.D. reflects… “Today's poem is a cheeky tableau of a grocery store where we get to see what we present to the world, but also what the world presents to us.” 
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1558: Late Work by Andrés Cerpa

Today’s poem is Late Work by Andrés Cerpa. 


Today’s poem is Late Work by Andrés Cerpa. 
Sharing poetry is a two-way street. So today, you'll be hearing a poem selected by one of our listeners. Today’s selection was submitted by Meghan from Pennsylvania.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Meghan reflects… “Today's poem is determined to be hopeful in a way, and it's a kind of hope that seems to exist among all of it.” 
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