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6/13/2023
20 : 14

She flew past blessings long ago

June 13, 2023 Poems for Juneteenth Celebrate and reflect on Juneteenth next week with these voices from Poets.org: “To a Dark Girl” by Gwendolyn Bennett “Reparation” by Joshua Bennett “Interrogation
6/13/2023
10 : 14

"Canto for the Chestnut-Eared Laughingthrush" by Hai-Dang Phan

And then rushed into the embrace of the mountains Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day June 13, 2023 Canto for the Chestnut-Eared Laughingthrush Hai-Dang Phan And then rushed into the embrace
6/12/2023
10 : 14

"Holly Says Sobriety is Paying Attention" by Susan Landers

Orange tabby in the foxglove. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day June 12, 2023 Holly Says Sobriety Is Paying Attention Susan Landers Orange tabby in the foxglove. Four beets in a bag. The
6/12/2023
2 : 25

from "This Household of Earthly Nature; An Essay" by Cody-Rose Clevidence

the moon's rose madder in composite image: capture Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day June 9, 2023 from “This Household of Earthly Nature; An Essay” Cody-Rose Clevidence the moon's
6/12/2023
2 : 6

"Walls" by C. P. Cavafy

Without reflection, without mercy, without shame, 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
6/12/2023
2 : 3

"The Weather-Cock Points South" by Amy Lowell

I put your leaves aside, / One by one: 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
5/24/2023
10 : 14

"HomeGoods" by Janice Lobo Sapigao

Immediately after the diagnosis, we flip through the racks. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 24, 2023 HomeGoods Janice Lobo Sapigao Immediately after the diagnosis, we flip through the
5/23/2023
20 : 34

"Words are loyal."

May 23, 2023 Memorial Day In honor of Memorial Day weekend, read and share a selection of poems reflecting on war and loss: “Memorial Day for the War Dead” by Yehuda Amichai “Little Lead Soldiers ” by
5/23/2023
10 : 16

"Blood Sex" by Crystal Valentine

And when we are finished, I ask / if she thinks us grotesque, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 23, 2023 Blood Sex Crystal Valentine And when we are finished, I ask if she thinks us
5/22/2023
10 : 14

"Someday, Again" by Jason Bayani

I'm waiting for the words / to catch up to my heart Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 22, 2023 Someday, Again Jason Bayani I'm waiting for the words to catch up to my heart
5/21/2023
10 : 14

"Moonlight on Manila Bay" by Fernando M. Maramág

A light, serene, ethereal glory rests 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
5/20/2023
10 : 14

"Yellow Moon" by Angela Manalang-Gloria

I stand at my window and listen; / Only the plaintive murmur of a swarm of cicadas. Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. In honor of National Poetry Month, please consider making
5/19/2023
10 : 14

"Mentor" by Rachel McKibbens

I tell my daughter first, because her knowing Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 19, 2023 Mentor Rachel McKibbens “death cannot harm me more than you have harmed me, my beloved life.” —
5/18/2023
10 : 14

"To the Sea" by Anis Mojgani

Sometimes when you start to ramble Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 18, 2023 To the Sea Anis Mojgani Sometimes when you start to ramble or rather when you feel you are starting to
5/17/2023
10 : 15

"Selkie Weaning Young (Redux)" by Diana Khoi Nguyen

Finding her hide we trailed / fingers down then against Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 17, 2023 Selkie Weaning Young (Redux) Diana Khoi Nguyen Finding her hide we trailed fingers
5/16/2023
20 : 34

"I should have left our names on that bridge."

May 16, 2023 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Read poems by Asian/Pacific American poets reflecting on home and identity: “Ghareeb” by Fatimah Asghar “I Invite My Parents to a Dinner Party” by
5/16/2023
10 : 14

"Evening" by Jeremy Radin

Another word I love is evening / for the balance it implies, balance Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 16, 2023 Evening Jeremy Radin Another word I love is evening for the balance it
5/15/2023
10 : 14

"My Mom’s Been Asking for a Happy Poem All My Life" by Jennifer Givhan

So I fight all my destructive urges to give her one. A tiny globe Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day May 15, 2023 My Mom's Been Asking for a Happy Poem All My Life Jennifer Givhan So I
5/14/2023
10 : 14

"Noon" by Harindranath Chattopadhyaya

The noon, a mystic dog with paws of fire, 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
5/13/2023
10 : 16

"Basanta Panchami" by Pankajini Basu

To-day, after a year, on the sacred fifth day, 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