Poem-a-Day - Gather in Poems

Last night we gathered together with over four thousand readers throughout the country, and across the world, to find community through poetry. 

We hope you will watch and share the recording of last night's reading, as well as the anthology of the poems our readers selected. Please consider making a gift in support of this event—and all our programs throughout the year—to help us share more poems with millions of readers.

As Edward Hirsch has said, “Poetry rises out of one solitude to meet another in recognition and connection. It companions us.” In these challenging times, we are grateful to have your companionship, and sending our wishes for a safe and healthy Holiday.
 
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Read Last Night’s Poems

Read, share, and listen to the poems read by last night's readers.

Read poems about gratitude and giving thanks.

Read poems about family and relationships.

The evening's poems were presented by:
Francisco Aragón
Nickole Brown
Rafael Campo
Geffrey Davis
Toi Derricotte
Aracelis Girmay
Joy Harjo
Robert Hass
Jessica Jacobs
 
Airea D. Matthews
Yesenia Montilla
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Ladan Osman 
Patricia Smith
Arthur Sze
Ethan Wang
Seema Yasmin
 
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"It was Snowing on the Monuments" by Gordon Henry

Friday, December 4, 2020

It was snowing on the monuments Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 26, 2020 It was Snowing on the Monuments Gordon Henry It was snowing on the monuments My dead father's name

"Dance Practice" by Ishmael Angaluuk Hope

Friday, December 4, 2020

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Friday, December 4, 2020

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"Random Thoughts of Her" by John Rollin Ridge

Friday, December 4, 2020

I gaze into her eyes—their tender light, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 29, 2020 Random Thoughts of Her John Rollin Ridge I gaze into her eyes—their tender light, And strong,

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Friday, December 4, 2020

O' King build me more templar / more handsome and muscular. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 30, 2020 No More Fire Here: A Sestina b: william bearhart O' King build me

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