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On Being with Krista Tippett
“Ode to Those First Fifteen Minutes After the Kids Are Finally Asleep” by Clint Smith
Nov 2, 2023
Clint Smith, staff writer at The Atlantic, reads his poem 'Ode to Those First Fifteen Minutes After the Kids Are Finally Asleep.' The poem celebrates the relaxation, late-night cereal indulgence, and tranquility of the house that comes after putting the kids to bed.
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- The silence and solitude of the first fifteen minutes after the kids fall asleep can provide a much-needed respite from the daily chaos.
- The mundane aspects of everyday life, like scrolling through a phone or crunching cereal, can be sources of small moments of joy and appreciation.
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The Bliss of Silence and Solitude
Praise the silence. Oh, the silence. How it washes over you like a warm bed sheet. Praise the walls for the way they stand there, and don't ask for anything. Praise the seduction of slumber that tip-toes across your eyelids, the way it tempts you to curl up right there and drift away even though it's only 7.30pm. Praise the phone you scroll through without even realizing that you're scrolling. Praise the video you scroll past of the man teaching his dog how to dance meringue. Praise the way it makes you laugh the way someone laughs when they are so tired they don't know if they will ever stand up again.
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