The archive is opening…
A record of the poem, one day at a time. A collective writing experiment
A poem, written
one day at a time.
One shared poem. Anyone can leave a word.
Together, we choose what comes next.
A little less hurry.
A little more wonder.
The poem so far
Opening the page…Opening the poem…
Every word has its own day.
Today’s page
What comes next?
Today’s word is chosen in
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A new day begins at 00:00 UTC
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Leave a word.
Read what came before. Find a word that opens a door, changes the weather, or simply belongs.
Your word is in.
Now choose which word gets your vote.
One suggestion and one vote per day.
No account needed. Just a word.
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Choose the next.
Give one word your vote. You can change your mind until the day closes.
Today’s suggestions
Gathering today’s words…
A small pause before the next possibility.
Suggesting a word does not cast a vote.
A quick check before your contribution.
Today is closing. The next page will open in a moment.
The art of taking our time
A small daily ritual.
- I.
One word from you.
Offer one word each day. It can continue the thought or gently lead it somewhere new.
- II.
One choice, together.
Vote for a suggestion, including your own. The word with the most votes joins the poem at midnight UTC.
- III.
Something to return to.
Come back tomorrow. Another word, another possibility. Nobody knows the final line.
The days behind us
Every word
has a day.
The words we chose, and the quiet days in between.
A few things to know
Between the lines.
What exactly is Slow Poem?
A single poem written collectively, one word a day. Anyone can suggest a word and vote for what comes next. Each day’s winning word becomes part of the same unfolding poem.
How is the daily word chosen?
Voting closes at 00:00 UTC. The suggestion with the most votes is added to the poem. If two or more words tie, the one submitted earliest wins. A suggestion needs at least one vote to be chosen.
Can I vote for my own word or change my vote?
Yes to both. Suggesting a word does not automatically vote for it. Choose any suggestion to cast your vote, and choose a different one to move your vote before the day closes. You can submit one word per day.
Do I need an account?
No. Participation is anonymous and remembered in this browser using a cookie. Your daily suggestion and vote stay with this browser; they do not follow you to another browser or device. Please keep to one suggestion and one vote each day.
What happens on a day with no votes?
The day stays blank in the archive, and the poem waits. We do not invent a winning word. The following day opens with a fresh set of suggestions.
What can I submit?
One English word, up to 24 characters. Internal apostrophes and hyphens are welcome, as are a full stop, comma, question mark, or exclamation mark at the end. Choose thoughtfully, and leave out personal information, links, and abusive language.