959: On Earth
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
American Public Media
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 6 September 2023
⏱️ 6 minutes
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Summary
Today’s poem is On Earth by Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “After my last heartbreak, before I even tried to enter into a new relationship, my friend Victoria noted how she and I never give up on love, which we both know is not found in any one person, but an aspirational state two people can achieve when they partner on an authentic journey together. Although the insidious and unprocessed hurts from past relationships threaten to work their way into our daily interactions, a new love is an invitation to get it right in this lifetime.”
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| 0:00.0 | We hope you enjoy this episode of The Slowdown. |
| 0:04.0 | For more updates from us, subscribe to our newsletter at SlowdownShow.org. |
| 0:11.0 | Hi, it's Slowdown Producer Micah. |
| 0:13.0 | Can I let you in on a surprise for Major? |
| 0:15.0 | We're celebrating the publication of his collection of new and selected homes, Razzle Dazzle. |
| 0:21.0 | Help me congratulate Major on this exciting milestone |
| 0:24.0 | by signing a virtual card from our community of Slowdown listeners. |
| 0:28.0 | Head to SlowdownShow.org slash card right now to say congrats. |
| 0:32.0 | Again, that's SlowdownShow.org slash card. |
| 0:41.0 | I'm Major Jackson. |
| 0:43.0 | And this is the Slowdown. |
| 0:47.0 | Is it getting your heart broke the best? |
| 0:57.0 | Yes, I just. |
| 1:00.0 | Suddenly, you're on an involuntary diet as you have no appetite. |
| 1:06.0 | Or you suddenly want to eat everything around you. |
| 1:10.0 | Your best friends previously occupied in their own lives check in frequently. |
| 1:16.0 | One may even bring over a rare bottle of Barolo or a pint of chocolate ice cream |
| 1:22.0 | to jolt your senses out of hibernation. |
| 1:26.0 | You suddenly want to buy everything that comes across your computer screen. |
| 1:30.0 | Like those killer Boteca Vanetta sneakers you sent back after getting your credit card bill. |
| 1:36.0 | And if you happen to drive by a Jeep or Harley dealership |
| 1:40.0 | you're at risk of making a big ticket purchase |
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