Poem-a-Day
The Academy of American Poets
Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets. Produced by the Academy of American Poets, this free digital series is made possible by you, our readers and listeners. Theme music by Kat Rejsek. Audio engineering by Thea Matthews. Learn more about Poem-a-Day and, if you can, please consider supporting this series by making a gift at poets.org/give.
Episodes
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Jun 15, 2025 • 3min
Jericho Brown: “Reunion Tour”
Recorded by Jericho Brown for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 15, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 14, 2025 • 5min
John Berryman: “The Possessed”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 14, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 13, 2025 • 4min
Wes Matthews: “Immortality”
Recorded by Wes Matthews for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 13, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 12, 2025 • 5min
Jen DeGregorio: “No Isms Except Neologism”
Recorded by Jen DeGregorio for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 12, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 11, 2025 • 3min
Fatima Malik: “Critique of My Thighs”
Recorded by Fatima Malik for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 11, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 10, 2025 • 4min
Stephanie Colwell: “Livestreaming My Grandfather’s Funeral”
Recorded by Stephanie Colwell for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 10, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 9, 2025 • 3min
Mckendy Fils-Aime: “on superstitions”
Recorded by Mckendy Fils-Aime for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 9, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 8, 2025 • 4min
Witter Bynner: “Beyond a Mountain”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 8, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 7, 2025 • 3min
Vita Sackville-West: “Song: Let Us Go Back”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 7, 2025. www.poets.org
Jun 6, 2025 • 3min
Deborah Hauser: “Never Admit Your Mistakes”
Recorded by Deborah Hauser for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 6, 2025. www.poets.org
