Slater Hayes Podcast
The Slater Hayes Podcast is designed to highlight the everyday occurrences of life via poetry and social commentary. They are poignant, insightful pieces that address all facets of the black experience with the desired outcome of evoking thought and conversation. Each piece directly or indirectly addresses various topics as experienced through the unique perspective of blacks. Each piece directly or indirectly addresses various topics as experienced through the unique perspective of blacks. Episodes are to be published each Sunday.
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1666015.rss
Episodes
175 episodes
"The Noises of Love"***
I sent this out so that it can be a source of ENCOURAGEMENT to Family Reunion Planning Committee to keep pushing with the scheduling.Also simply as a reminder of how important family is to me and PRAYERFULLY all of US!!...
•
3:44
"Write My Story"***
"Before the words begin.... take a breath...and step into this moment with me."~~~Slater Hayes, Your Poet ActivistHE indeed has been and STILL is the author of my story-for that I am IMMENSELY grateful.
•
Season 6
•
Episode 9
•
3:47
"I Ain't Made to be Contained"
I was inspired to redo this piece ...it speaks volumes as to how we allow circumstance, the thoughts and beliefs of others, and MORE IMPOTRANTLY, FEAR to dictate how we move-how we pursue those things that have been ordained specifically for us...
•
3:08
'Stinky Stanky, Stench"***
Current conditions necessitate that I republish this piece!!!...and the sad part is...many are still reveling in the fact that the person that they so giddily chose to represent THEM is boisterously seeking to eliminate ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 9
•
4:00
"The Good in Me"
This piece sums it up pretty good.Those things I shared are indeed what I felt here-recently. Despite lending an ear, an empathetic heart, and a willing spirit to assist-it seems that all those attributes were somehow twisted...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 8
•
4:56
'Ohhh, The Beauty"
My friend Bettye Holmes-Smith inspired me to dig into the library, revise and repost this piece.Everyone who is our age...Thank God that you are, and then stop looking at what once was and look to the purpose, promise and HOPE that conti...
•
5:45
"Someone is Always Watching"***
Have you ever felt as if you are being watched-regardless of where you are and in whatever situation you may find yourself?I do.When I first wrote this piece, as with many others, I did not have the slightest clue as to its signif...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 7
•
3:07
"Sam, Didn't Say When"*
I pulled this piece out of the inactive library and edited it in honor of the MILLIONS that are exercising their constitutional rights by assembling for the "NO KINGS" day protests that are assembling throughout this nation.I truly know ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 6
•
6:37
"HOME"-Revisited
I became emotional when this piece poured from me and continue to get emotional when I listen to it because it truly describes my journey.The words seem to fit perfectly within the accompanying music-them both evoking memories of t...
•
3:22
"Longing*
Tomorrow, March 16th, 2026, is my 65th birthday!PRAISE GOD!!I share this piece with all those with whom I have enjoyed this time-this blessing. "Longing"is a piece that I hope evokes your special memories...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 4
•
5:13
"And That's Favor"
Some may recognize this piece from 5 years ago. I wrote it for my wife to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary.Do you know that she still holds it as one of her favorite gifts and ranks it as her most favorite pieces that I have ...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 3
•
3:35
"Oil Slick" -Revisited
I struggled MIGHTILY with the piece that I would share today.I did not want to pile on in light of the circumstances that continue to evolve throughout the world. Nor, did I want to simply pretend as if nothing is occurring, both on fore...
•
5:02
"Who You Traveling With"-BHE
This piece applies to SO MANY aspects of life. I am IMMENSELY HAPPY that God led me to the woman that was made for me for she has made this journey truly worth living. Marjorie/Babydoll, I LOVE YOU! HAPPY BIR...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 2
•
2:02
"The Power of Oneness"
I am excited that I have been blessed to bring you the "Spoken Word with Slater Hayes" for five consecutive years. Today marks the initial episode for the 6th year-I am so excited, for I have been inspired to write new pieces, endea...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 1
•
3:51
"seeKing"-BHE
"seeKing", previously shared on several occasions without music, has been enhanced to bring a deeper resonance to this piece- born from historical ache, generational memory and our relentless pursuit of justice. This piece, w...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 47
•
2:18
"When Wondering What to Tell Them"
I was inspired to revise this piece for Black History Month.This piece is for OUR Ancestors-those who endured.For the dreamers who marched.For the families who held the line.For every generation that rose-...
•
4:33
"Desensitized"
They are running this race with the expectation that we will eventually grow weary-en masse. Their game plan is to continue to throw things at us with the expectation that we will all simply accept it as a way of life-adopt "the it ...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 46
•
2:29
"Horizon's Glow"
There is a constant, persistent and eternal HOPE in which we can place our thoughts of the future, especially as things seem to devolve on a daily basis all-around us."Horizon's Glow"is my admonition to us all to not allow ...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 45
•
2:05
"The Beauty of Listening"
In spite of all the unrelenting turmoil that surrounds us and that seems to have found its way into our everyday lives, we must continue to seek solace in the words with which I close this piece. You see I am convinced that even tho...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 44
•
3:03
Manifestations of a Dream
I must admit, I struggled with what piece to post today. The day is a day filled with celebration throughout my family. You see, January 11th is the date of my mother's birth-97 years ago. As it would come to pass, I have several other relative...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 43
•
3:37
Look to the Hills2
This has been a very turbulent beginning to the new year for my niece and her three children. They unfortunately lost their pet dog, Cocoa, and all their earthly belongings due to a house fire. I was planning to re-publish this piec...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 41
•
2:39
Hope
We look towards the HOPE contained within another year -2026.All under GOD'S PROVIDENTIAL CARE. May this year be filled will each of your heart's desires.OUR SPIRIT...LIVES!
•
Season 5
•
Episode 39
•
1:53