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11/7/2024
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Poems and resources for November
Curated for Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Month, and more Facebook Twitter Instagram November 2024 poems to read and share November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate with the
11/7/2024
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"We'll float between two worlds—"
November 7, 2024 a poem from our archive (2009) Read more by former Chancellor Ellen Bryant Voigt #poetrynearyou Tonight, join us for Gather in Poems, a free and virtual reading in the spirit of
11/7/2024
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"Someday I’ll Love—" by Emerald ᏃᏈᏏ GoingSnake
like I dreamt of the lamb—slaughtered, / forgotten, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 7, 2024 Someday I'll Love— Emerald ᏃᏈᏏ GoingSnake After Frank O'Hara like I dreamt of
11/6/2024
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"Grandmother" by Mary Leauna Christensen
my hair is still long undyed & / virgin Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 6, 2024 Grandmother Mary Leauna Christensen my hair is still long undyed & virgin [a receiving
11/5/2024
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"I am the daughter my mother raised to confront them" by Margo Tamez
with grievance's command. // I am the daughter she trains / to translate lightning. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 5, 2024 I am the daughter my mother raised to confront
11/4/2024
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"For Girls Who Run Through Storms like Buffalos, Knowing It’s the Quickest Way Through" by Tanaya Winder
We were never ones to avoid pain Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 4, 2024 For Girls Who Run Through Storms like Buffalos, Knowing It's the Quickest Way Through Tanaya Winder
11/3/2024
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Join us this Thursday, 11/7, for Gather in Poems
In the spirit of community, readers will share some of their favorite poems Join us for Gather in Poems 2024, a free and virtual event commemorating the Academy of American Poets' founding on
11/3/2024
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"If I Was President" by Hamza Mohamed
If I was president / I would help people 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
11/2/2024
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"You Know Me" by Valeria Ruiz
Dear President, // I'm a Hispanic immigrant / You know me Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the
11/1/2024
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2024 Featured Fall Books
New poetry titles from the Academy's partners, sponsors, and advertisers View this email in your browser 2024 Featured Fall Books Need a new read for the colder months? Check out these new poetry
11/1/2024
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"Spells for Dread" by Cynthia Hogue
Since when / was the breach / and what broke, a door Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 1, 2024 Spells for Dread Cynthia Hogue (for Pam and Bill) 1 Since when was the breach and
10/31/2024
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"the miracle of a body that again lets me fly"
October 31, 2024 poems from the archive Read poems by Catalan women in translation, published in the latest issue of The Common: “By the Grace of God, It's Official,” Zoraida Burgos, translated by
10/31/2024
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"In This Light the Junk Undergoes a Transfiguration; It Shines" by Cynthia Cruz
In the interview recorded the night before / His final death, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 31, 2024 In This Light the Junk Undergoes a Transfiguration; It Shines Cynthia Cruz
10/30/2024
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"Sai Tells a Ghost Story" by Soham Patel
One morning in late 2010 I looked out my Pittsburgh apartment window Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 30, 2024 Sai Tells a Ghost Story Soham Patel (while practicing some version of
10/29/2024
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"When Benny Agbayani Became a Met" by Oliver de la Paz
my ancestors rose and cheered. / From their ancient graves, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 29, 2024 When Benny Agbayani Became a Met Oliver de la Paz my ancestors rose and
10/28/2024
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From "The Uncured World” Elisabeth Frost
I decide to name my body. Jane. Jean. Janet. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 28, 2024 From “The Uncured World” Elisabeth Frost I decide to name my body. Jane. Jean. Janet. I'
10/27/2024
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"Ipswich" by Eugene Field
In Ipswich nights are cool and fair, / And the voice that comes from the yonder sea Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets
10/26/2024
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Gather in Poems 2024: Join us on 11/7
Hear poets share favorite poems in celebration of the Academy's 90th anniversary Join us for Gather in Poems 2024, a free and virtual celebration on the day of the Academy of American Poets'
10/26/2024
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"The Spirit of Poetry" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
There is a quiet spirit in these woods, 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
10/25/2024
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"Cast Iron" by Allison Albino
Everything goes / into this three-pound confessional: Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 25, 2024 Cast Iron Allison Albino Everything goes into this three-pound confessional: oil