

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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Apr 29, 2025 • 4min
Mariposa Fernández: “Verses in the Wind”
Recorded by Mariposa Fernández for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 29, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 28, 2025 • 3min
Noel Quiñones: “Orange”
Recorded by Noel Quiñones for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 28, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 27, 2025 • 3min
Rachel Dillon: “A dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem”
Recorded by Rachel Dillon for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 27, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 26, 2025 • 7min
William Wordsworth: “To the Daisy”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 26, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 25, 2025 • 4min
Gabriel Ramirez: “Learn Your Song”
Recorded by Gabriel Ramirez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 25, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 24, 2025 • 6min
Dimitri Reyes: “Speakers”
Recorded by Dimitri Reyes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 24, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 23, 2025 • 4min
Gabriel Cortez: “Upon Hearing Your Building is up for Sale ”
Recorded by Gabriel Cortez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 23, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 22, 2025 • 3min
Barbara Jane Reyes: “Downtown Oakland Poem”
Recorded by Barbara Jane Reyes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 22, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 21, 2025 • 4min
Anacaona Rocio Milagro: “Hangman Poem: One Player Puzzle”
Recorded by Anacaona Rocio Milagro for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 21, 2025. www.poets.org

Apr 20, 2025 • 3min
Fannie Isabelle Sherrick: “Easter”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 20, 2025. www.poets.org