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10/19/2021
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"Waiting for Your Call" by Aria Aber
The light retreats and is generous again. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 19, 2021 Waiting for Your Call Aria Aber The light retreats and is generous again. No you to speak of,
10/18/2021
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"Incantation of the First Order" by Rita Dove
Listen, no one signed up for this lullaby. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 18, 2021 Incantation of the First Order Rita Dove Listen, no one signed up for this lullaby. No bleeped
10/17/2021
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"Running Water" by Alfonsina Storni, translated by Muna Lee
Yes, I move, I live, I wander astray— 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
10/16/2021
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"Journey" by Leopoldo Lugones, translated by Muna Lee
I met upon the road / A woman and a man, 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
10/15/2021
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Poems for Halloween, & More
Plus details about the National Poetry Month student poster competition Facebook Twitter Instagram October 2021 national poetry month poster logo The Academy of American Poets invites students living
10/15/2021
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"Under the Tuscan Sun (2003): A Romance I̶n̶t̶e̶r̶r̶u̶p̶t̶e̶d̶" by Edil Hassan
In lieu of a break down, I buy a Tuscan villa / with what's left of the alimony. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 15, 2021 Under the Tuscan Sun (2003): A Romance
10/14/2021
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"Proof" by Tiana Clark
I once made a diorama from a shoebox / for a man I loved. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 14, 2021 Proof Tiana Clark I once made a diorama from a shoebox for a man I loved. I was
10/14/2021
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"Driving" by Lisa Russ Spaar
Monastic firs, marginal, / conical, in brooding snoods Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 13, 2021 Driving Lisa Russ Spaar Monastic firs, marginal, conical, in brooding snoods a
10/14/2021
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Join Us Tomorrow for Poetry & Social Change
Don't miss Poetry & Social Change, a conversation with the Academy of American Poets Chancellors and other special guests Join us tomorrow for Poetry & Social Change, a virtual conversation
10/12/2021
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Join Us This Week for Poetry & Social Change, Poems for Music, and more
Support Poets.org October 12, 2021 Poems for Music With Autumn comes a desire to wander around, listening to favorite songs. Read these poems inspired by and about music on Poets.org: “Some Call It God
10/12/2021
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"Departure" by Erika L. Sánchez
Oh, my needy pocket, the crooked tunnel that is not, in fact, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 12, 2021 Departure Erika L. Sánchez Oh, my needy pocket, the crooked tunnel that is
10/11/2021
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"Belt is Just Another Verb for Song" by torrin a. greathouse
Handcuffs around my wrists / lined with synthetic fur, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 11, 2021 Belt Is Just Another Verb for Song torrin a. greathouse “Pain blesses the body back
10/10/2021
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"Caprice" by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, translated by Peter H. Goldsmith
Who thankless flees me, I with love pursue, 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
10/7/2021
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Join us next week for Poetry & Social Change, plus other free virtual events this fall
Presenting the Academy of American Poets' 2021–2022 Fall–Winter Season of events Presenting the Academy of American Poets' 2021–2022 Fall–Winter Season Join us for our upcoming season of
10/7/2021
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"pantoum for aiyana & not a single hashtag" by Aurielle Marie
look! / There go a Black gxrl / body still tethered Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 7, 2021 pantoum for aiyana & not a single hashtag Aurielle Marie look! There go a Black
10/6/2021
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2021 Featured Fall Books for Young Readers
We're thrilled to share our 2021 Featured Fall Books list for Young Readers View this email in your browser 2021 Featured Fall Books for Young Readers This fall, we encourage you to check out these
10/6/2021
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"Burden, old story." by francine j. harris
For starters, each eve is well equipped / with her own apple. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 6, 2021 Burden, old story. francine j. harris For starters, each eve is well equipped
10/5/2021
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Poems for Indigenous Peoples' Day, Announcing Second Round of the Literary Arts Emergency Fund, and more
Support Poets.org October 5, 2021 Poems for Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 11, is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Celebrate and honor Indigenous voices with these poems from Poets.org: “
10/5/2021
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"Not My Ancestors" by Bettina Judd
I, heiress of red embers / the fiercest of which burn the uncareful hand Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 5, 2021 Not My Ancestors Bettina Judd I, heiress of red embers the
10/4/2021
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"Lover" by Ada Limón
Easy light storms in through the window, soft / edges of the world Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day October 4, 2021 Lover Ada Limón Easy light storms in through the window, soft edges of