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11/23/2020
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"Dear New Blood" by Mark Turcotte

You don't need me, I know, here on Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 23, 2020 Dear New Blood Mark Turcotte You don't need me, I know, here on this podium with my poem. You
11/23/2020
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"A Picture" by Olivia Ward Bush-Banks

I drew a picture long ago— / A picture of a sullen sea; Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 21, 2020 A Picture Olivia Ward Bush-Banks I drew a picture long ago— A picture of a sullen
11/23/2020
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"So Many Constellations" by Paul Celan, translated by Pierre Joris

So many constellations, dis- / played to us. I was, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 22, 2020 So Many Constellations Paul Celan translated by Pierre Joris So many constellations,
11/19/2020
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Join us November 24th for Gather in Poems: A Virtual Reading

The Academy of American Poets Presents Gather in Poems: A Virtual Reading and Offering of Community Through Poetry Featuring Award-Winning Poets from Across the US Join us: Tuesday, November 24, at 7:
11/19/2020
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"In the Evening" by William Reichard

The night air is filled / with the scent of apples, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 19, 2020 In the Evening William Reichard The night air is filled with the scent of apples, and
11/18/2020
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Introducing the Inaugural Poem Contest

Details about the Inaugural Poem Project Facebook Twitter Instagram November 2020 The Academy of American Poets is pleased to announce the Inaugural Poem Project and Contest for Students. Richard
11/18/2020
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"The Word for Gossip" by Eric Gansworth

Loosely translated in English / means “They say.” Tuscarora Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 18, 2020 The Word for Gossip Eric Gansworth Loosely translated in English means “They
11/17/2020
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Poems for Native American Heritage Month, Book Recommendations from Angelo Geter, Inaugural Poem Contest for Students

Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poets.org November 17, 2020 Poems for Native American Heritage Month Celebrate and honor Indigenous voices this month, and every day, with this collection from Poets.
11/17/2020
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"Becoming a Ghost" by Tanaya Winder

Ask me about the time / my brother ran towards the sun Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 17, 2020 Becoming a Ghost Tanaya Winder Ask me about the time my brother ran towards the
11/16/2020
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"Pockets" by Michael Torres

Let us, instead, consider the pockets / Martin Rodriguez sewed Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 16, 2020 Pockets Michael Torres Let us, instead, consider the pockets Martin
11/15/2020
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"A Mojave Lullaby" by Bertrand N. O. Walker

Sleep, my little man-child, / Dream-time to you has come. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 15, 2020 A Mojave Lullaby Bertrand NO Walker Sleep, my little man-child, Dream-time to
11/14/2020
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"To the Pine Tree" by Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, translated by Margaret Noodin

Zhingwaak! Zhingwaak! Ingii-ikid, – Pine! Pine! I said, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 14, 2020 To the Pine Tree Jane Johnston Schoolcraft Zhingwaak gaa-ozhibii'aan
11/13/2020
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"Amphibious" by Aimee Suzara

To be amphibious / is to breathe underwater Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 13, 2020 Amphibious Aimee Suzara “These people, both men and women, seem amphibious, and to be able to
11/13/2020
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"A Rogue Dream" by Melanie Figg

I get ready for my first day as the new girl in high school Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 12, 2020 A Rogue Dream Melanie Figg after Olivia Gatwood I get ready for my first day
11/10/2020
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Poems for Veterans Day, First Book Award, Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poets.org November 10, 2020 Poems for Veterans Day Reflect on Veterans Day with this collection from Poets.org: “Little Lead Soldiers” by Giannina Braschi “Why I Don
11/10/2020
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"The Seven Prisms of My Blood" by Khaty Xiong

In the absent oils of your eyes two brown ores Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 10, 2020 The Seven Prisms of My Blood Khaty Xiong after Yvan Goll In the absent oils of your eyes
11/9/2020
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"Self-Portrait as the Changeling" by Halee Kirkwood

Wet, where all I had longed for / was the determined touch of softness. Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 9, 2020 Self-Portrait as the Changeling Halee Kirkwood after René
11/8/2020
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"On the Hills of Dawn" by Alexander Posey

Behold, the morning-glory's sky-blue cup Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 8, 2020 On the Hills of Dawn Alexander Posey Behold, the morning-glory's sky-blue cup Is mine
11/7/2020
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"Marshlands" by Emily Pauline Johnson

A thin wet sky, that yellows at the rim, Facebook Twitter Instagram Support Poem-a-Day November 7, 2020 Marshlands Emily Pauline Johnson A thin wet sky, that yellows at the rim, And meets with sun-lost
11/6/2020
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Poems for Native American Heritage Month, Lesson Plans for the Election, & More

Plus, browse poems and lesson plans for Thanksgiving Facebook Twitter Instagram November 2020 Poems and lesson plans for Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month. Bring