Audio Poem of the Day
Poetry Foundation
Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 5, 2025 • 44sec
I’m not excited by you
By Steven G Fullwood Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 4, 2025 • 2min
Job Application
By Meryn Cadell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 3, 2025 • 1min
Mother Carey's Hen
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Dec 2, 2025 • 47sec
Animal Caution
by Chase Twichell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 1, 2025 • 7min
On Intimacy
Omotara James dives into the complexities of intimacy through personal anecdotes and reflections. She explores unspoken disappointments during family gatherings and the heavy burden of reparenting. Tenderness and new beginnings are juxtaposed with the weight of the climate crisis on relationships. Small gestures of care reveal loneliness, while the beauty of flowers serves as a comforting ritual. The episode also delves into identity, the longing for admiration, and how historical naming shapes personal narratives.
Nov 30, 2025 • 1min
On Hurricane Jackson
By Alan Dugan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 29, 2025 • 1min
Nation of Domination
By José Olivarez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 28, 2025 • 1min
syntax
Latif Askia Ba, a talented poet from Brooklyn, shares his reflective insights and a captivating reading of 'Syntax.' He discusses personal barriers and how he uses wheels to navigate space, highlighting a unique perspective on mobility. Ba delves into the complexities of his relationship with disability, artfully reinterpreting grammar as a means to express his identity. Concluding with a powerful message about making more space for oneself, his performance resonates with themes of acceptance and resilience.
Nov 27, 2025 • 1min
nail hard
By Samiya Bashir Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 26, 2025 • 1min
Wind Shear
by Janice N. Harrington Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
