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8/20/2024
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"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
3 : 24

"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
3 : 4

"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
2 : 45

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
2 : 44

"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
8/12/2024
10 : 14

"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
8/11/2024
13 : 34

Revisiting Summer Songs

Breathe life into your summer writing with these poetry prompts from Diane Seuss Don't let summer slip away without writing a new poem. Summer Songs is a series of generative prompts inspired by
8/11/2024
10 : 14

"Acceptance" by Robert Frost

When the spent sun throws up its rays on cloud 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
8/10/2024
10 : 14

"Bluebird and Cardinal" by Karle Wilson Baker

Thou winged symbol of the quiet mind, 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
8/9/2024
10 : 4

"Rest Stop" by Chandler Peters-Durose

When given the opportunity to connect with Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 9, 2024 Rest Stop Chandler Peters-Durose (for Maje Adams) When given the opportunity to connect with No
8/8/2024
10 : 14

"Once and Future" by Desdamona

We painted dawn into midnight Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 8, 2024 Once and Future Desdamona We painted dawn into midnight Out of cement ceilings we made skylights From gravel,
8/7/2024
19 : 24

"How bleak this need"

August 7, 2024 2024 poet laureate fellows Poems bridge distances between people. Join us in congratulating our 2024 Poet Laureate Fellows—twenty-two poets who serve as bridges in their communities,
8/7/2024
10 : 4

"And out of the ashes" by Farah Habad

Out of the ashes, / rose a helicopter. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day August 7, 2024 And out of the ashes Farah Habad Out of the ashes, rose a helicopter. An unwelcome phoenix.