

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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Aug 31, 2024 • 3min
Muna Lee: "Vendor of Green Coconuts"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 31, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 31, 2024 • 21min
Guest Editor Interview: September 2024 Guest Editor Sawako Nakayasu
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Sawako Nakayasu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 31, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 30, 2024 • 4min
Karl Michael Iglesias: "Puerto Ricans in the White House"
Recorded by Karl Michael Iglesias for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 30, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 29, 2024 • 6min
Kayla "AluTru" Steward: "Anthills"
Recorded by Kayla "AluTru" Steward for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 29, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 28, 2024 • 7min
Alero "The Mimz" Ogisi: "Past Present & Future"
Recorded by Alero "The Mimz" Ogisi for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 28, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 27, 2024 • 6min
Jada Renée Allen: "Drill"
Recorded by Jada Renée Allen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 27, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 26, 2024 • 4min
Joy Priest: "The Black Outside"
Recorded by Joy Priest for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 26, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 25, 2024 • 3min
Jeanne D’Orge: "Matins"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 25, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 24, 2024 • 5min
Edna St. Vincent Millay: "[Say what you will, and scratch my heart to find]"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 24, 2024. www.poets.org

Aug 23, 2024 • 4min
Jan Mandell: "Ode to Aging Bodies"
Recorded by Jan Mandell for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 23, 2024. www.poets.org