Craig Arnold, born November 16, 1967 was an American poet and professor. His first book of poems, Shells (1999), was selected by W.S. Merwin for the Yale Series of Younger Poets. His many honors include the 2005 Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize Fellowship in literature, the Amy Lowell Poetry Travelling Scholarship, a Hodder Fellowship, and fellowships from the Fulbright Program, the National Endowment for the Arts, and MacDowell. He taught poetry at the University of Wyoming. His poems have appeared in anthologies including The Best American Poetry 1998 and The New American Poets: A Bread Loaf Anthology, and in literary journals including Poetry, The Paris Review, The Denver Quarterly, Barrow Street, The New Republic and The Yale Review. Arnold grew up in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Arnold’s Made Flesh won the 2009 High Plains Book Award and the 2008 Utah Book Award.In 2009, Arnold traveled to Japan to research volcanoes for a planned book of poetry. In April of that year, he disappeared while hiking on the island of Kuchinoerabujima. In the New York Times, the poet David Orr mourned the loss of Arnold, but noted it would “be a mistake to think of him as a writer silenced before his prime... His shelf space may be smaller than one would wish, but he earned every bit of it.”-bio via Copper Canyon Press and Poetry Foundation Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Anna Kamienska was a poet, translator, critic, essayist, and editor. She published numerous collections of her own work and translated poetry from several Slavic languages, as well as sacred texts from Hebrew and Greek.Astonishments, a selection of her poetry in translation is available from Paraclete Press. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s poem punctuates the precious value of time spent with family around food. Happy reading.Jacqueline Woodson received a 2023 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, a 2020 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and the 2018 Children’s Literature Legacy Award. She was the 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and in 2015, she was named the Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. She received the 2014 National Book Award for her New York Times bestselling memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor, the NAACP Image Award, and a Sibert Honor. She wrote the adult books Red at the Bone, a New York Times bestseller, and Another Brooklyn, a 2016 National Book Award finalist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of dozens of award-winning books for young adults, middle graders, and children. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.-bio via Penguin Random House Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Delve into the world of Blaise Cendrars and explore how poetry and culinary journeys intertwine. The discussion highlights the intricate structure of his poem 'Menus' and how it reflects themes of travel and hospitality. Discover how these menus symbolize life's adventures, portraying the beauty of shared experiences and human connections. Cendrars' love for travel shines through, turning lists into poetic expressions of life's richness.

This episode dives into the rich imagery of 'Bread Soup,' a poem that serves as a flavorful journey through Icelandic culture. It reveals how food intertwines with memory and identity, emphasizing the emotional connection we share with what we eat. The discussion highlights the transformative power of culinary creativity in storytelling. Holm's unique perspective bridges the gap between Minnesota and Iceland, showcasing the beauty of heritage in every bite.

In a deep dive into James Matthew Wilson’s poem 'Agricola,' the discussion reveals themes of hope and failure in agriculture. The speakers analyze the intricate structure and meter, highlighting the relationship between human agency and divine influence. Resilience emerges as a central message, reminding listeners that amidst life's challenges, there is always room for growth. It's a compelling examination of how we underestimate our own capabilities while grappling with greater existential questions.

Today’s poem, from Berry’s 1969 collection, Openings, doubles as a tribute to one of the loveliest and homiest bookstores in the world. Happy reading. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s poem evokes entire worlds of vivid images and complex emotions with little more than a carefully-crafted list. Happy reading. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the intriguing themes of Emily Dickinson's poem about the paradox of frugal speech. Discover how her unique use of dashes shapes the reader's experience. The discussion highlights the power of spoken words and contrasts different speaking styles. Delve into the deeper meanings behind minimalist communication and its implications on human understanding.

Today’s poem, one of English literature’s most extracted and anthologized, is still best appreciated when read in light of the momentous collection it belongs to. Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe