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Aug 3, 2026 5 min

1572: Summer Strawberries by Cat Wei

from The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily Hosted by American Public Media

Today’s poem is Summer Strawberries by Cat Wei. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “We move through life with so many doors opening and closing all around us. One of the gifts and burdens of being human is being aware of time, and impermanence, and our own mortality. That awareness keeps us grateful for what we have, but it can also make us fearful to lose what we have. Sometimes, as we see in today’s poem, it’s difficult not to wonder if life will go on as expected, and if traditions will continue, or if we’re experiencing the end of an era. But still, there are ways to find presence in the uncertainty.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

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