1529: Prayer for My Unborn Niece or Nephew by Ross Gay
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This episode features Ross Gay's poem 'Prayer for My Unborn Niece or Nephew', emphasizing the need for hope in challenging times.
Today’s poem is Prayer for My Unborn Niece or Nephew by Ross Gay. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Hope — earnest hope — is something we all need more to combat the cruelty and cynicism of these times we’re enduring. Today’s poem is filled to the brim with it.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation and get access to the sponsor-free version of The Slowdown today. Slowdownshow.org/donate
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