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Sep 4, 2026 5 min

1586: WHITMAN: by Larry Levis

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

Today’s poem is WHITMAN: by Larry Levis. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Myka Kielbon writes… “Every year, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs holds a conference in a different American city. A few years ago, when the literary industry descended on Kansas City, a poet I know posted on Instagram that he wanted to go to Charlie Parker’s grave. The pilgrimage was based on a Larry Levis poem. I threw my hat in the ring to join him.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

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