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4/26/2024
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"The Pages You Loved" by Khaled Mattawa
Foresee how dried, yellowed, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 26, 2024 The Pages You Loved Khaled Mattawa Foresee how dried, yellowed, with neglect, think of the hands that made them
4/25/2024
22 : 54
Halfway to our goal
help us unlock a match for poetry! Dear Friend, We're halfway to our goal! An Academy board member has pledged to match any gifts made TODAY, up to $20000. Your special gift in support of all the
4/25/2024
14 : 54
Your gift to poetry matched!
Today only. Dear Friend, I have some exciting news: an Academy board member has pledged to match any gifts made TODAY only, up to $20000. Your special gift in support of all the Academy's programs
4/25/2024
10 : 14
"Epistle" by Ellen Hinsey
When the sky darkens with alabaster and mahogany— Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 25, 2024 Epistle Ellen Hinsey When the sky darkens with alabaster and mahogany —— Storm and
4/24/2024
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"Whispering, wistful showers of Spring"
April 24, 2024 poetry & the creative mind Calling all poetry lovers! Join us as we celebrate the power of the word at Poetry & the Creative Mind, the Academy's virtual benefit featuring
4/24/2024
10 : 4
"Public Speech" by Susan Tichy
It is not very often me. / When it is, I start Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 24, 2024 Public Speech Susan Tichy It is not very often me. When it is, I start by holding on to
4/23/2024
10 : 24
"Breve Pausa" by Martín Espada
In the photograph, the poet leans over Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 23, 2024 Breve Pausa Martín Espada —for Juan Antonio Corretjer and Consuelo Lee Tapia In the photograph, the
4/22/2024
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"Self-Portrait as Combination Taco Bell / Pizza Hut / KFC" by Aaron Tyler Hand
the unholy trinity of suburban late-night salvation Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 22, 2024 Self-Portrait as Combination Taco Bell / Pizza Hut / KFC Aaron Tyler Hand the unholy
4/21/2024
10 : 14
"The Park" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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4/20/2024
16 : 14
Paul Giamatti reads Frank O'Hara & more
Join us! View this email in your browser Join us for a singular evening exploring the power of poetry & a virtual celebration of the Academy of American Poets' ninety years. In just over a week
4/20/2024
10 : 24
"Four Freedoms Park" by Monica Youn
Then—as if someone had switched on a black light in the sky— Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the
4/19/2024
10 : 14
"17 Kinds of Hungry" by Adrian Matejka
Until around sundown, the surviving / lilies in the yard stay wide open, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 19, 2024 17 Kinds of Hungry Adrian Matejka Until around sundown, the
4/18/2024
18 : 34
You can provide poetry education for students!
Dear Friend, I'm writing to ask for your help this National Poetry Month. Each and every month the Academy provides 40000 teachers with freely accessible poetry lesson plans and supporting
4/18/2024
10 : 24
From “Take Me Back, Burden Hill” by L. Lamar Wilson
Take me back to homesteaders who pronounce poem & perm Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 18, 2024 From “Take Me Back, Burden Hill” L. Lamar Wilson Take me back to homesteaders who
4/17/2024
19 : 4
"The grieving have only the unknown"
April 17, 2024 Arab American Heritage Month “An illuminating beauty informs his work; to him the idea becomes beautiful if it is true; the emotion becomes truth if it is real. He possesses a singular
4/17/2024
10 : 24
"Black Hole" by Virginia Konchan
I'm sick of my face. Can I take it off, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 17, 2024 Black Hole Virginia Konchan I'm sick of my face. Can I take it off, mask of pantyhose worn
4/16/2024
10 : 14
"Diagnostic Quiz for Human Ghost" by James Fujinami Moore
Over the past two weeks, please list the items you have lost. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 16, 2024 Diagnostic Quiz for Human Ghost James Fujinami Moore Over the past two weeks,
4/15/2024
18 : 14
One week left to participate in Dear Poet!
Celebrate National Poetry Month by teaching living poets Facebook Twitter Instagram The deadline to submit to Dear Poet is one week away! Every National Poetry Month, we present Dear Poet, a multimedia
4/15/2024
10 : 24
"Lightning Bug" by Colin Pope
I carried it to the edge of the cement walk. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 15, 2024 Lightning Bug Colin Pope I carried it to the edge of the cement walk. It deserved me, I thought
4/15/2024
10 : 14
"Lightning Bug" by Colin Pope
I carried it to the edge of the cement walk. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 15, 2024 Lightning Bug Colin Pope I carried it to the edge of the cement walk. It deserved me, I thought