1579: Rain by Jennifer Grotz

from The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily · host American Public Media

Today’s poem is Rain by Jennifer Grotz.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “Loss of possibility is one of the greatest heartbreaks we can face. But today’s poem knows the bittersweet secret: that our memories of the possible are ours to keep.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 26, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

1579: Rain by Jennifer Grotz

0:00 5:01

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily?

This episode is 5 minutes long.

When was this The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily episode published?

This episode was published on August 26, 2026.

Can I download this The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!