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2/16/2021
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Poems by Poets Laureate Fellows, The Induction of Audre Lorde to the American Poets Corner, and more
Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poets.org February 16, 2021 Poems by 2020 Poets Laureate Fellows Read poems by the twenty-three Poets Laureate Fellows who have been leading civic poetry programs in
2/16/2021
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"'Because we love each other" by Rickey Laurentiis
The weather is rude today, too full of good Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 16, 2021 Because we love each other Rickey Laurentiis The weather is rude today, too full of good
2/15/2021
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"The Day Room" by Dante Micheaux
Keep to yourself—moms' solemn advice but, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 15, 2021 The Day Room Dante Micheaux Keep to yourself—moms' solemn advice but, as soon as I got
2/14/2021
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"A Valentine" by Priscilla Jane Thompson
Out of the depths of a heart of love, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 14, 2021 A Valentine Priscilla Jane Thompson Out of the depths of a heart of love, Out of the birth-place of
2/13/2021
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"On Time Tanka" by June Jordan
I refuse to choose / between lynch rope and gang rape Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 10, 2021 On Time Tanka June Jordan I refuse to choose between lynch rope and gang rape the
2/13/2021
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"The blue nightgown" by Toi Derricotte
So many years of misguided self-reflection, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 11, 2021 The blue nightgown Toi Derricotte Can a simple dress become a coping mechanism? —NPR August
2/13/2021
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Poems for Black History Month and Valentine's Day
Plus, plan ahead for National Poetry Month Facebook Twitter Instagram February 2021 February is Black History Month, and to celebrate the rich tradition of Black poetry this month and year-round,
2/13/2021
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"Nothing to Declare" by Lauren K. Alleyne
There is no name for what rises in you Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 12, 2021 Nothing to Declare Lauren K. Alleyne There is no name for what rises in you as you enter the dim
2/9/2021
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Poems for Valentine's Day, Upcoming Contest Deadlines, and more
Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poets.org February 9, 2021 Poems for Valentine's Day Lighten your days and celebrate the love that makes you feel safe with this collection from Poets.org: “Grief
2/9/2021
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"Haikus" by Willie Perdomo
This evening's Black sound / Walks like a cat on grass blades Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 9, 2021 Haikus Willie Perdomo (from Pluck Gems from Graves: Haikus, a book in
2/8/2021
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"What of Fire?" by Marcus Jackson
My therapist has approved my drinking of three whiskeys per night, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 8, 2021 What of Fire? Marcus Jackson My therapist has approved my drinking of
2/7/2021
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"For a Poet" by Countee Cullen
I have wrapped my dreams in a silken cloth, / And laid them away Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 7, 2021 For a Poet Countee Cullen I have wrapped my dreams in a silken cloth, And
2/6/2021
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"The Power of Hope Today" by Gabrielle Marshall
Today's hope is a flickering candle that dwells in a snow-dusted window, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 6, 2021 The Power of Hope Today Gabrielle Marshall Today's hope
2/5/2021
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"Realization" by Marilyn Nelson
Three-quarter size. Full size would break the heart. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 5, 2021 Realization Marilyn Nelson Three-quarter size. Full size would break the heart. She,
2/4/2021
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"Pier 52" by Omotara James
He looks through the wound of my life like it's light. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 4, 2021 Pier 52 Omotara James —after a photograph by Alvin Baltrop He looks through the
2/3/2021
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Join Us for All We Can Save: A Virtual Reading & Conversation
All We Can Save: A Virtual Reading & Conversation about Climate Justice Join the Academy of American Poets tomorrow, February 4, at 7 pm EST for All We Can Save: A Virtual Reading &
2/3/2021
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"SELF PORTRAIT as retratos de cosas locas y de locos (stolen)" by Patricia Spears Jones
Shall we have cocktails while slipping about the Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 3, 2021 SELF PORTRAIT as retratos de cosas locas y de locos (stolen) Patricia Spears Jones for
2/2/2021
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"Disbelief" by Kamilah Aisha Moon
I have all of these / lily plants but not you, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 2, 2021 Disbelief Kamilah Aisha Moon I have all of these lily plants but not you, nor peace. How
2/1/2021
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"Character Being a Different Thing from Beauty, Describe the Difference" by Carl Phillips
And sometimes, yes, I'd beg for it— Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day February 1, 2021 Character Being a Different Thing from Beauty, Describe the Difference Carl Phillips And sometimes
1/31/2021
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"A Wish" by Joshua Henry Jones, Jr.
When your joys are of the sweetest Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 31, 2021 A Wish Joshua Henry Jones, Jr. When your joys are of the sweetest And your heart is light and free;