1255: The Presence in Absence by Linda Gregg
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
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Show Notes
Today’s poem is The Presence in Absence by Linda Gregg. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.
In this episode, Major writes… “As poet Elizabeth Alexander asks in one of my favorite poems, “Ars Poetica #100”: “and are we not of interest to each other?” While not its only function, for poetry also thrives beyond the affairs of societies, poetry deepens our appreciation for people. Their perspectives and life events take central stage. It’s as if they are with us, though not with us.”
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