Today’s poem is Genetics by Sinead Morrissey. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual.

In this episode, Major writes… “The speaker in today’s poem professes an emotional and physical connection to parents who chose to go separate ways. Understanding the power of sacred love, the speaker in the poem invites a beloved to embark on a shared life together.”

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