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5/2/2024
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"Default Taupou" by Grace Iwashita-Taylor
come closer / consider my fisted hands trembling Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 2, 2024 Default Taupou Grace Iwashita-Taylor come closer consider my fisted hands trembling how the
5/1/2024
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"Spiral" by Hari Alluri
What seeps in me from weeks of rain Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 1, 2024 Spiral Hari Alluri What seeps in me from weeks of rain making me forget the life-give part in water. The
4/30/2024
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Poetry now is as necessary as ever
“Poetry now is as necessary as ever.” —Ilya Kaminsky, Academy Chancellor Dear Friend, Every morning, hundreds of thousands of people like you share in the unique ritual that is Poem-a-Day, a community
4/30/2024
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"Prayer to the Gods of the Night, II" by Roger Reeves
The mouths of the bankers are closed. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 30, 2024 Prayer to the Gods of the Night, II Roger Reeves IM of David Ferry The mouths of the bankers are
4/29/2024
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Last chance to join us for Poetry & the Creative Mind
Register now! View this email in your browser Final call for RSVPs! Join the Academy of American Poets for Poetry & the Creative Mind. Our signature celebration tomorrow features a spectacular
4/29/2024
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"The Reasons" by David Mura
A father is fate / say the ancient oracles Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day April 29, 2024 The Reasons David Mura A father is fate say the ancient oracles or the modernist therapist or the
4/28/2024
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A Reading List for National Poetry Month 2024
Our partners, sponsors, and advertisers present some of their titles to help celebrate National Poetry Month. View this email in your browser A Reading List for National Poetry Month 2024 Our 2024
4/28/2024
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"Parable" by Nickole Brown
Let us not with one stone kill one bird, Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. In honor of National Poetry Month, please consider making a gift to help cover the costs of this
4/27/2024
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Only four days until Poetry & the Creative Mind
Join us! View this email in your browser Join us this Tuesday for Poetry & the Creative Mind. The Academy's signature celebration at the close of National Poetry Month features a spectacular
4/27/2024
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"Lullaby for the Grieving" by Ashley M. Jones
make small steps. / in this wild place Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the work of 260 poets each
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
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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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"The Park" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
The prosperous and beautiful Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the work of 260 poets each year, and
4/20/2024
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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