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[encore] 871: Flesh (“You in your ecstasy of coffee”) by Deborah Landau

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 new episodes from a new host. This week, we’re revisiting some favorites from Major Jackson’s time as host. Today’s episode was originally released on May 5 2023. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.

In this episode, Major writes… “When summer arrives, I run as fast as I can into its lushness. I am making new memories with family and friends that involve nights of alfresco dining, remote beaches, mountain ranges, and sun-drenched cocktail parties…

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