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11/21/2021
11 : 14
"Rhythm of Rain" by Lynn Riggs
Out of the barrenness of earth, / And the meager rain— 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
11/20/2021
11 : 4
"The Lost Lagoon" by Emily Pauline Johnson
It is dusk on the Lost Lagoon, / And we two dreaming the dusk away, Poem-a-Day is reader-supported. Your gift today will help the Academy of American Poets continue to publish the work of 260 poets
11/19/2021
11 : 54
"The White-headed Woodpecker" by Sean Hill
Quiet. Given to prying more than pecking, an odd member Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 19, 2021 The White-headed Woodpecker Sean Hill Quiet. Given to prying more than pecking,
11/18/2021
11 : 24
"In the Discount Lot" by Angela C. Trudell Vasquez
Outside the grocery store / laden with the sweat Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 18, 2021 In the Discount Lot Angela C. Trudell Vasquez Outside the grocery store laden with the
11/17/2021
11 : 14
"Self-Compassion" by James Crews
My friend and I snickered the first time / we heard the meditation teacher, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 17, 2021 Self-Compassion James Crews My friend and I snickered the
11/16/2021
11 : 14
"Anne" by CMarie Fuhrman
I imagine today just like yesterday— / I will spend the morning Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 16, 2021 Anne CMarie Fuhrman I imagine today just like yesterday— I will spend the
11/15/2021
11 : 14
"what we learn in time of pestilence" by Wendy Vardaman
the blackberries mold again before they're half-eaten Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 15, 2021 what we learn in time of pestilence Wendy Vardaman the blackberries mold again
11/13/2021
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"The Indians’ Spirits" by Wa Wa Chaw
Down in the deep my spirit will creep 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 series
11/12/2021
11 : 14
"Maria and Oceanus" by Erin Coughlin Hollowell
battery of wind | car sliding toward the / ditch | phantom in the left hemisphere Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 12, 2021 Maria and Oceanus Erin Coughlin Hollowell 1. Mare
11/11/2021
17 : 14
Join Us on November 18 for Gather in Poems: A Special Reading and Offering of Community
Join us for Gather in Poems, a virtual reading, on November 18. Black and white text on a blue background: Gather in Poems, a virtual reading. The Academy of American Poets logo. Headshots of the
11/11/2021
11 : 14
"In the Meantime" by Max Garland
The river rose wildly every seventh spring Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 11, 2021 In the Meantime Max Garland The river rose wildly every seventh spring or so, and down the
11/10/2021
11 : 14
"On Working Remotely & No Longer Commuting with Chronic Pain" by Camisha L. Jones
the train leaves the station without me / so does the bus Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 10, 2021 On Working Remotely & No Longer Commuting with Chronic Pain Camisha L.
11/9/2021
20 : 24
Poems for Veterans Day, Gather in Poems, and more
Support Poets.org November 9, 2021 Poems for Veterans Day Reflect this Veterans Day with these poems from Poets.org: “Little Lead Soldiers” by Giannina Braschi, translated by Tess O'Dwyer “The War
11/9/2021
11 : 14
"Ultra Orator Spell" by Soham Patel
I become the song I've been / singing alone in this field with you. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 9, 2021 Ultra Orator Spell Soham Patel I become the song I've been
11/8/2021
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"Jellyfish Olympics" by Cristina M. R. Norcross
There are wires and cords / that stretch out, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 8, 2021 Jellyfish Olympics Cristina MR Norcross There are wires and cords that stretch out, hang
11/6/2021
10 : 24
"Autumn" by Alexander Posey
In the dreamy silence / Of the afternoon, a 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
11/5/2021
10 : 14
"Inside me, a family" by Ching-In Chen
born from small / waters. Each night, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 5, 2021 Inside me, a family Ching-In Chen “To walk in the world is to find oneself in a body without papers,
11/4/2021
21 : 4
Poems for Native American Heritage Month & More
Plus, browse poems and lesson plans for Thanksgiving Facebook Twitter Instagram November 2021 Poems and lesson plans for Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month.
11/4/2021
10 : 4
"Safe Harbor in Enemy Homes" by Rasha Abdulhadi
Even the trees are not blameless here—/ they choose sides, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 4, 2021 Safe Harbor in Enemy Homes Rasha Abdulhadi Even the trees are not blameless
11/3/2021
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Join Us Tomorrow for Poetry & Labor
Join us tomorrow, November 4, for Poetry & Labor Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 4, at 7 pm EDT for Poetry & Labor, a special conversation with Academy Chancellors Kwame Dawes, Brenda