The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily 1432: The Good Guy by Blas Falconer
Jan 12, 2026
Explore the depths of human relationships in a poignant poem that emphasizes the patience and tenderness needed in marriage and parenting. Reflect on the complexities of love and the additional challenges children bring to relationships. Maggie shares insights on nurturing connections and the essential work involved in maintaining them. It's a heartfelt celebration of the power of poetry to reflect on life's intricate emotions.
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Consideration As A Core Of Love
- Maggie Smith notices relationship content online often reduces complex ideas to simple formulas like “love = admiration + consideration.”
- She finds the “consideration” piece especially meaningful as a lens for parenting and partnership work.
Relationships Require Patience And Tenderness
- Maggie Smith highlights patience and tenderness as requirements for marriage and parenting beyond romantic notions.
- She frames relationships as ongoing work that demands additional layers of consideration with children.
Quiet Grief On The Back Porch
- Maggie Smith reads Blas Falconer’s poem about a couple crying quietly on their back porch so the children wouldn't hear.
- The poem shows intimate exhaustion, parenting strain, and small gestures like getting up to feed hungry children.