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2/8/2022
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Poems for Valentine's Day and more
Support Poets.org February 8, 2022 Valentine's Day Read and share these poems with your beloved chosen ones this upcoming Valentine's Day: “Sink Your Fingers into the Darkness of my Fur” by
2/8/2022
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"Last Mattress" by Marilyn Nelson
This $1600 slice of foam, / if it stays firm, will be the last mattress Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 8, 2022 Last Mattress Marilyn Nelson This $1600 slice of foam, if it stays
2/7/2022
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"On 'Phantasmagorique #15,' A Painting by Kathy Goodell" by Garrett Hongo
An initial, fine-grained impulse is to claim an anagoge, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 7, 2022 On “Phantasmagorique #15,” a Painting by Kathy Goodell Garrett Hongo An initial,
2/6/2022
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"Joy" by Clarissa Scott Delaney
Joy shakes me like the wind that lifts a sail, 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 share
2/5/2022
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"As I Grew Older" by Langston Hughes
It was a long time ago. / I have almost forgotten my dream. 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,
2/4/2022
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"Nailing Things Down" by Linda Susan Jackson
may also kill them, / but she had no great plans Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 4, 2022 Nailing Things Down Linda Susan Jackson may also kill them, but she had no great plans to
2/3/2022
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"Three Wrong Notes" by Joel Dias-Porter
Note the diameter of your invisible ink tattoo as if it hides / a crossword hint Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 3, 2022 Three Wrong Notes Joel Dias-Porter Note the diameter of
2/2/2022
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Poems for Black History Month and Valentine's Day
Plus, plan ahead for National Poetry Month Facebook Twitter Instagram February 2022 February is Black History Month. To celebrate the rich tradition of Black poetry this month and year-round, browse
2/2/2022
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"Not Once" by Sharon Olds
Not once—not when I toppled, rigid, a / 5'7" pine felled, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 2, 2022 Not Once Sharon Olds Not once—not when I toppled, rigid, a 5'7
2/1/2022
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Celebrate Black History Month, The Weary Blues, and more
Support Poets.org February 1, 2022 Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month with these poems by Black contemporary and classic poets: “Ode to the Head Nod” by Elizabeth Acevedo “To a Dark Girl
2/1/2022
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from "Autobiography of My Alter Ego" by Yusef Komunyakaa
Black Virgin Mountain. / Yeah, gore, & all / the damn vagaries Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 1, 2022 from “Autobiography of My Alter Ego” Yusef Komunyakaa Black Virgin
1/31/2022
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"February" by Tamiko Beyer
I'm climbing out of this season, fingernails ragged, belly soft. I tuck a stem of dried mint behind my ear to remind myself. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 31, 2022 February
1/30/2022
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"The Crystal Gazer" by Sara Teasdale
I shall gather myself into myself again, 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 share this
1/29/2022
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"Apparition" by Stéphane Mallarmé, translated by Wilfrid Thorley
The moon grew sad, and weeping seraphim, / Musing among the vaporous flowers Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the work of 260
1/28/2022
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"testify" by Eve L. Ewing
i stand before you to say / that today i walked home Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 28, 2022 testify Eve L. Ewing i stand before you to say that today i walked home & caught
1/27/2022
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"Afternoon in Andalusia" by Sahar Romani
But why wouldn't geometry equal divinity / 1000 + 1 + 1 + 1 What is faith Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 27, 2022 Afternoon in Andalusia Sahar Romani But why wouldn't
1/26/2022
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"Inspiration Point" by Jennifer Jean
We'd stare at horses at Will Rogers Park, then hike / the Loop Trail to Inspiration Point, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 26, 2022 Inspiration Point Jennifer Jean Pacific
1/25/2022
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Poetry Coalition to Address Disability Justice, Request Your Free Copy of the 2022 National Poetry Month Poster, and more
Support Poets.org January 25, 2022 Snow Poems As winter grows colder and snow settles in many cities, read these poems from Poets.org: “River Snow” by Mark Van Doren “Grace” by Joy Harjo “January” by
1/25/2022
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"Euler’s Equation" by Bino A. Realuyo
Let me draw a sonnet at this godless hour, / in one sitting, at the sudden taste of you. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 25, 2022 Euler's Equation Bino A. Realuyo Let me draw
1/24/2022
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"Little Matrons" by Su Hwang
slumped in the crook of a nook, bereft / of lullabies and apple pie, playing Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 24, 2022 Little Matrons Su Hwang slumped in the crook of a nook,