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9/27/2022
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"Let not the brutal daylight / Shatter this image to shards"

Support Poets.org September 27, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month “Love” by Hermogénes Irisarri, translated by Agnes Blake Poor “Canción” by John II of Castile, translated by George Ticknor “Intimate Prayer
9/26/2022
10 : 14

"How To Forgive" by Susan Nguyen

She asks me to write a list Facebook Twitter Instagram September 26, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day How To Forgive Susan Nguyen She asks me to write a list of all the names I've been called. And then a
9/25/2022
10 : 14

"At Memphis Station" by Johannes V. Jensen, translated by S. Foster Damon

Half-awake and half-dozing, / in an inward seawind of danaid dreams, Facebook Twitter Instagram September 25, 2022 Made possible thanks to readers like you. At Memphis Station Johannes V. Jensen
9/24/2022
10 : 24

"Near the Shrine of Saint Naum" by Najwan Darwish, translated by Kareem James Abu-Zeid

I stood in the red church, / its tiny domes like buds Facebook Twitter Instagram September 24, 2022 Made possible thanks to readers like you. Near the Shrine of Saint Naum Najwan Darwish translated
9/23/2022
10 : 14

"Conjure" by Rachel Blau DuPlessis

Conjure / to work away not understanding Facebook Twitter Instagram September 23, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Conjure Rachel Blau DuPlessis Conjure to work away not understanding conjure to sleep for eight
9/22/2022
10 : 14

"Men Who Think I Am One of Them Speak" by Stacey Waite

This story is hard to tell. Facebook Twitter Instagram September 22, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Men Who Think I Am One of Them Speak Stacey Waite She really let herself go. This story is hard to tell.
9/21/2022
10 : 24

"Observation Deck" by Jóhann Hjálmarsson, translated by Christopher Burawa

This poem which is a part of my life Facebook Twitter Instagram September 21, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Observation Deck Jóhann Hjálmarsson translated from the Icelandic by Christopher Burawa This poem
9/20/2022
19 : 45

Announcing the Academy of American Poets Prize Winners

Support Poets.org September 20, 2022 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 American Poets Prizes, which are among the most valuable and venerable poetry prizes in the United States. This
9/20/2022
10 : 14

"Ore Choir: The Priest Questions the Lava" by Katy Didden

Fire poured over us a formless rage. Facebook Twitter Instagram September 20, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Ore Choir: The Priest Questions the Lava Katy Didden Copyright © 2022 by Katy Didden. Originally
9/19/2022
10 : 14

"Pathogenesis" by Aliah Lavonne Tigh

Sea of strangers exhales. / Something natural / reorders us Facebook Twitter Instagram September 19, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Pathogenesis Aliah Lavonne Tigh Sea of strangers exhales. Something natural
9/17/2022
10 : 14

"kretek-ing" by Zahid M. Naser, translated by Pauline Fan

i like to watch your breast heave, the pulse of your green veins Facebook Twitter Instagram September 17, 2022 Made possible thanks to readers like you. kretek-ing Zahid M. Naser translated by Pauline
9/16/2022
10 : 14

"Feti’s Border Crossing" by Alan Michael Parker

To meet my first grandson. Facebook Twitter Instagram September 16, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Feti's Border Crossing Alan Michael Parker Copyright © 2022 by Alan Michael Parker. Originally published
9/15/2022
15 : 14

A special announcement from the Academy

September 15, 2022 Dear Friends, I'm writing to share with you that after ten incredible years, I've decided, after much reflection, to transition out of my role as President & Executive
9/15/2022
10 : 14

"Fatherland" by Liana Sakelliou, translated by Aliki Barnstone

Marathon is an ancient city, Facebook Twitter Instagram September 15, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Fatherland Liana Sakelliou translated by Aliki Barnstone Marathon is an ancient city, almost Elysian, I say
9/15/2022
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"God Was Willing Sis: I'm Home" by Mona Lisa Saloy

Rebuilt our little shotgun house Facebook Twitter Instagram September 14, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day God Was Willing Sis: I'm Home Mona Lisa Saloy Rebuilt our little shotgun house Daddy bought for
9/15/2022
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Poems for Hispanic Heritage Month

Browse poems, lessons, and resources for the school year Facebook Twitter Instagram September 2022 September is National Translation Month and to celebrate, browse the following poems appropriate for
9/13/2022
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Hispanic Heritage Month, the 2022-2023 Poetry Coalition Fellows, and more

Support Poets.org September 13, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15, by reading these voices and more on Poets.org: “Chile's Land” by
9/13/2022
10 : 14

"Last Privacy" by Scott Hightower

Ancient kites, found in deserts / of the Middle East, are constructions Facebook Twitter Instagram September 13, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day Last Privacy Scott Hightower Ancient kites, found in deserts of
9/12/2022
10 : 14

"On Reading Allen Ginsberg's 'Homework'" by Andrea Carter Brown

It was in the Financial Section. On page 3, below Facebook Twitter Instagram September 12, 2022 Support Poem-a-Day On Reading Allen Ginsberg's “Homework” Andrea Carter Brown after an article in the
9/11/2022
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"Fête Gallante" by Marcantonio Flaminio, translated by Richard Aldington

The Morning Star flies from the clouds Facebook Twitter Instagram September 11, 2022 Made possible thanks to readers like you. Fête Gallante Marcantonio Flaminio translated by Richard Aldington The