Play1253: On the Death of a Young Lady Five Years of Age, a reinscription by Aracelis GirmayDecember 4, 2024Today’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.
Play1252: The Canonization by John DonneDecember 3, 2024Today’s poem is The Canonization by John Donne.
Play1251: On Living by Nâzim Hikmet, translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu KonukDecember 2, 2024Today’s poem is On Living by Nâzim Hikmet, translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu Konuk.
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