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 Genevieve Shubeck. 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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Jul 27, 2025 • 5min
Philip Levine: “Breath”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 27, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 26, 2025 • 3min
Else Lasker-Schüler: “Sphinx”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 26, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 25, 2025 • 6min
Jeffrey Pethybridge: “Note on Method”
Recorded by Jeffrey Pethybridge for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 25, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 24, 2025 • 3min
Adrian Matejka: “16 Bars Poetica”
Recorded by Adrian Matejka for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 24, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 23, 2025 • 3min
Kiki Petrosino: From “De Jure Sanguinis”
Recorded by Kiki Petrosino for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 23, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 22, 2025 • 4min
Fiona Templeton: “Why Say That”
Recorded by Fiona Templeton for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 22, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 21, 2025 • 3min
Elisa Gabbert: “The Bridge”
Recorded by Elisa Gabbert for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 21, 2025. www.poets.org
Jul 20, 2025 • 3min
Rainer Maria Rilke: “Put Out My Eyes”
Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 20, 2025. www.poets.org
4 snips
Jul 19, 2025 • 4min
Charles Baudelaire: “Obsession”
Dive into the haunting world of Charles Baudelaire's 'Obsession.' Explore the intense themes of existential angst and the intricate relationship with nature. Vivid imagery comes alive as the emotional depth of his poetry is unraveled. Discover how Baudelaire's perspective challenges the notion that poetry needs to fit into moral or scientific boundaries, offering listeners a unique lens to view the art form.
Jul 18, 2025 • 3min
CM Burroughs: “One Way To Resurrect An Ancestor”
Recorded by CM Burroughs for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 18, 2025. www.poets.org
