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8/26/2024
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"The Black Outside" by Joy Priest
Dear Beloved, Come on out into the Outside: — Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 26, 2024 The Black Outside Joy Priest Dear Beloved, Come on out into the Outside: — where the
8/25/2024
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One week left: Submit your manuscript to the 2025 First Book Award
The deadline for the 2025 Academy of American Poets First Book Award is Sunday, September 1 Did you know that Alberto Ríos won this prize in 1981? And that Christopher Gilbert, Suji Kwock Kim, Matt
8/25/2024
10 : 14
"Matins" by Jeanne D’Orge
The crust of sleep is broken / Abruptly— / I look drowsily / Through the wide crack. Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets
8/24/2024
10 : 14
"[Say what you will, and scratch my heart to find]" by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Say what you will, and scratch my heart to find / The roots of last year's roses in my breast; Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of
8/23/2024
10 : 4
"Ode to Aging Bodies" by Jan Mandell
wake to blue veins / that pop up / and travel like river tributaries Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 23, 2024 Ode to Aging Bodies Jan Mandell Aging bodies wake to blue veins that
8/22/2024
10 : 14
"Fable with Cyst, Celestial Being & Sacrifice" by Alafia Nicole Sessions
In my middle, small submarine, pigeon pea / housing hormones. A star was born Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 22, 2024 Fable with Cyst, Celestial Being & Sacrifice Alafia
8/21/2024
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"As I learn from you, I guess you learn from me—"
August 21, 2024 poems from the archive Enjoy a selection of poems inspired by school: “We Real Cool” Gwendolyn Brooks “Calculations” Brenda Cárdenas “The Letters Learn to Breathe Twice” Brenda Hillman
8/21/2024
10 : 14
"On Crip" by Sin à Tes Souhaits
On certain corners cars circle ceremoniously & couriers carry cake to / circumvent cases. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 21, 2024 On Crip Sin à Tes Souhaits On certain corners
8/20/2024
10 : 14
"on fathers & swords" by Jayson P. Smith
in the beginning was the gold rush. a time to strip sunlight from our temples. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 20, 2024 on fathers & swords Jayson P. Smith in the beginning was
8/20/2024
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"Sojourned." by Nabila Lovelace
The hour I ran out / on my bondage I / didn't run. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 14, 2024 Sojourned. Nabila Lovelace I did not run away I walked away by daylight —Sojourner
8/20/2024
3 : 14
"A joyous shot at how things ought to be"
August 14, 2024 poems from the archive Read poems by more of our 2024 Poet Laureate Fellows: “Self-Portrait as 70s Childhood” Alison Pelegrin “Some Madness There” Charlotte Pence “Circe's Love Song
8/20/2024
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"Kin: First Responders" by Tameka Cage Conley
One of they own was down in the belly of the river, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 15, 2024 Kin: First Responders Tameka Cage Conley On August 2, 2010, siblings and cousins
8/20/2024
2 : 45
Poetry for Back to School
The Dear Poet 2024 booklet is here! Facebook Twitter Instagram August 2024 dear poet “Stay close to the earth, Pepper. It listens to a poet's heart so well,” Nikky Finney (page 89). The Dear Poet
8/20/2024
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2024 Summer Books
Before summer ends, check out these new poetry titles from some of our partners, sponsors, and advertisers. View this email in your browser 2024 Summer Books Need something new to read for the Sealey
8/20/2024
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"How to Witness a Miracle Without Converting" by Ajanaé Dawkins
My mother swapped prayer for sharp screams when my / sister crowned. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 16, 2024 How to Witness a Miracle Without Converting Ajanaé Dawkins My mother
8/20/2024
2 : 24
"Incurable" by Dorothy Parker
And if my heart be scarred and burned, 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
8/20/2024
2 : 15
"Peter Quince at the Clavier" by Wallace Stevens
Just as my fingers on these keys / Make music, so the self-same sounds Facebook Twitter Instagram Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to
8/20/2024
2 : 12
"My Hole. My Whole." by Sam Sax
what to call you who i've slept beside through so many apocalypses Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 19, 2024 My Hole. My Whole. Sam Sax what to call you who i've slept
8/13/2024
10 : 14
"There Was No Sun in the Room" by Tish Jones
I imagined her / stretched out and weeping Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 13, 2024 There Was No Sun in the Room Tish Jones I imagined her stretched out and weeping over her womb
8/12/2024
10 : 24
"The Hymn" by Bernardo Wade
Last night, the boy— / you've already grieved—crawls Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 12, 2024 The Hymn Bernardo Wade after Marie Howe Last night, the boy— you've already