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1/12/2021
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"poem where no one is deported" by José Olivarez
now i like to imagine la migra running Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 12, 2021 poem where no one is deported José Olivarez now i like to imagine la migra running into the sock
1/11/2021
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"Undoing" by Khadijah Queen
In winter traffic, fog of midday Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 11, 2021 Undoing Khadijah Queen In winter traffic, fog of midday shoves toward our machines—snow eclipses the
1/10/2021
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"Silence" by Babette Deutsch
Silence with you is like the faint delicious Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 10, 2021 Silence Babette Deutsch Silence with you is like the faint delicious Smile of a child asleep,
1/9/2021
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"My Song" by Joseph Seamon Cotter Sr.
I sang me a song, a tiny song, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 9, 2021 My Song Joseph Seamon Cotter Sr. I sang me a song, a tiny song, A song that was sweet to my soul, And set it
1/8/2021
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"Object Permanence" by Hala Alyan
This neighborhood was mine first. I walked each block twice: Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 8, 2021 Object Permanence Hala Alyan This neighborhood was mine first. I walked each
1/7/2021
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Thanks to our readers, we raised over $100,000 to sustain our programs!
—Maya Angelou from “The Sweetness of Charity” Dear Reader, I'm so deeply heartened to report that, thanks to the generous support of our readers, we've surpassed our $100000 year-end
1/7/2021
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"Ode to Sudanese-Americans" by Safia Elhillo
basma & rudy were first each holding / a mirror in her arms Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 7, 2021 Ode to Sudanese-Americans Safia Elhillo basma & rudy were first each
1/6/2021
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"on holding rose water" by beyza ozer
My family never stopped migrating. We fight Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 6, 2021 on holding rose water beyza ozer My family never stopped migrating. We fight so hard. With each
1/5/2021
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Poems by 2021 Poem-a-Day Guest Editors, Poets Laureate Fellowships applications, Awards for Books in Translation
Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poets.org January 5, 2021 Poems by 2021 Poem-a-Day Guest Editors A new year of daily, thrilling poems lies ahead. Get to know the 2021 Poem-a-Day guest editors by
1/5/2021
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"Take Wing Tempo" by Ladan Osman
We ran barefoot on pavement / before a girl tripped on a rock, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 5, 2021 Take Wing Tempo Ladan Osman We ran barefoot on pavement before a girl
1/3/2021
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"A January Dandelion" by George Marion McClellan
All Nashville is a-chill! And everywhere, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 3, 2021 A January Dandelion George Marion McClellan All Nashville is a-chill! And everywhere, As wind-
1/2/2021
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"Never Enough of Living" by Léonie Adams
Never, my heart, is there enough of living, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 2, 2021 Never Enough of Living Léonie Adams Never, my heart, is there enough of living, Since only in
1/1/2021
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"Day 29 (2020)" by Jamila Woods
it's April 13th 2020, my mother's 60th birthday / and i'm sitting on the couch Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day January 1, 2021 Day 29 (2020) Jamila Woods after Nazim Hikmet
12/31/2020
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"Ready for My Statement?" by Jacqueline Waters
You know I know what I'm doing. / I'm always with you. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 31, 2020 Ready for My Statement? Jacqueline Waters You know I know what I'm
12/31/2020
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Reader, we’re so close! Please donate before midnight
In order to sustain Poem-a-Day in the new year, we need to raise $100000. Ensure your contribution is included by making a gift today! Dear Reader, Poem-a-Day needs you! Please take a moment before the
12/29/2020
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"Dog Park" by Brandon Brown
I told Alli I really wanted / to write a poem called “Dog Park.” Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 29, 2020 Dog Park Brandon Brown I told Alli I really wanted to write a poem
12/28/2020
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"The Imperishable and Perishable Family" by Prageeta Sharma
There was a husband-father at one time, distinguished in phrases Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 28, 2020 The Imperishable and Perishable Family Prageeta Sharma There was a
12/27/2020
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"A Song of Hope" by Charles Bertram Johnson
Day is at the gate, / I am risen late; Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 27, 2020 A Song of Hope Charles Bertram Johnson Day is at the gate, I am risen late; Clouds laze in the air
12/26/2020
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"That is solemn we have ended,— (87)" by Emily Dickinson
That is solemn we have ended,— Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 26, 2020 That is solemn we have ended,— (87) Emily Dickinson That is solemn we have ended,— Be it but a play, Or a
12/25/2020
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"Jasmine" by Nate Klug
With dusk's slow bleed, the scent comes back / from beyond our gate Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day December 25, 2020 Jasmine Nate Klug With dusk's slow bleed, the scent comes