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7/16/2021
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"Rememory" by Roya Marsh
is the sound of me thinking Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 15, 2021 Rememory Roya Marsh is the sound of me thinking in a language stolen from my ancestors. I can't tell you who
7/13/2021
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Poems on Wandering, Hudson Valley Writers Center Reading, and more
Support Poets.org July 13, 2021 Poems on Wandering Mid-summer inspires time spent wandering outdoors. Wonder and wander with these poems from Poets.org: “Wonder” by Mei-mei Berssenbrugge “Marshlands”
7/13/2021
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Summer Camp: Poems and Activities About Animals
Themed poems, lesson plans, glossary terms, and more Facebook Twitter Instagram July 13, 2021 “You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” —Mary Oliver Animals offer poets a
7/13/2021
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from "The Laceration" by Dawn Lundy Martin
As if the tender body is. As if the will is tender. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 13, 2021 from “The Laceration” Dawn Lundy Martin As if the tender body is. As if the will is
7/12/2021
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"preface to a traffic stop: sound" by Randall Horton
i always thought sound was meant to indicate a kinda genuine, authentic Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 12, 2021 preface to a traffic stop: sound Randall Horton i always thought
7/11/2021
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"Wind Rising in the Alleys" by Lola Ridge
Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 11, 2021 Wind Rising in the Alleys Lola Ridge Wind rising in the alleys My spirit lifts in you like a banner Streaming free of hot walls. You are full
7/10/2021
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"In Summer Twilight" by Joshua Henry Jones, Jr.
Just a dash of lambent carmine Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 10, 2021 In Summer Twilight Joshua Henry Jones, Jr. Just a dash of lambent carmine Shading into sky of gold; Just a
7/10/2021
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"Born. Living. Will. Die." by Camonghne Felix
Sometimes I think I'm never going to write a poem again Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 7, 2021 Born. Living. Will. Die. Camonghne Felix for my favorite auntie, Jeanette
7/10/2021
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"What he thought belly down, when I was 8 years old" by Duriel E. Harris
What he thought belly down, face down on the beige speckled tile floor, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 8, 2021 What he thought belly down, when I was 8 years old Duriel E. Harris
7/10/2021
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"remedies I" by S*an D. Henry Smith
what can I know of this life but what it cost me? pretending to Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 9, 2021 remedies I S*an D. Henry Smith what can I know of this life but what it cost
7/6/2021
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Summer Rain Poems, Poetry Coalition Fellowship deadline, and more
Support Poets.org July 6, 2021 Summer Rain Summer rain and humidity can often bring nostalgia. Slow down and consider these poems from Poets.org: “Rain” by Claribel Alegría “Flood” by Eliza Griswold “
7/6/2021
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Welcome to Summer Camp
Themed poems, lesson plans, glossary terms, and more Facebook Twitter Instagram July 6, 2021 Teachers and Parents, Today we introduce Summer Camp, a four-week newsletter series distributed throughout
7/6/2021
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"Everything Needs Fixing" by Karla Cordero
in your thirties everything needs fixing. i bought a toolbox Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 6, 2021 Everything Needs Fixing Karla Cordero in your thirties everything needs fixing. i
7/5/2021
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"the shoes" by Wo Chan
fridays i love the nonslip footstuff, / pure hubbub, bulk-bought then trucked Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 5, 2021 the shoes Wo Chan fridays i love the nonslip footstuff, pure
7/4/2021
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"Good Night" by Carl Sandburg
Many ways to say good night. 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 with
7/3/2021
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"July" by Henrietta Cordelia Ray
Sunshine and shadow play amid the trees 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
7/2/2021
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"i traveled the world. it was fine." by Samiya Bashir
:: lists :: / genres / not-genres / survival / surveillance Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 2, 2021 i traveled the world. it was fine. Samiya Bashir :: lists :: genres not-genres
7/1/2021
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"Searching for a Palestinian Necropastoral (Eve)" by George Abraham
& I found it at the bottom of an american river—& in Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day July 1, 2021 Searching for a Palestinian Necropastoral (Eve) George Abraham & I found it
6/30/2021
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"freedom terrors" by dee(dee) c. ardan
by tending to the seeds sewn / amongst the 6000 tulips Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day June 30, 2021 freedom terrors dee(dee) c. ardan “The Plurality of Abolitionism,” Groundings Podcast,
6/29/2021
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Poems for Fourth of July
Support Poets.org June 29, 2021 Poems for Fourth of July Share and read these poems for Fourth of July weekend, as we reflect on and fight for a better tomorrow: “In Our Late Empire, Love” by Malachi