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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May 30, 2023 • 6min
Andrea Gibson: "In the chemo room, I wear mittens made of ice so I don't lose my fingernails. But I took a risk today to write this down."
Recorded by Andrea Gibson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2023. www.poets.org
May 29, 2023 • 3min
CAConrad: from "Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return”
Recorded by CAConrad for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2023. www.poets.org
May 28, 2023 • 7min
Tao Yuanming: "Substance, Shadow, and Spirit"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 28, 2023. www.poets.org
May 27, 2023 • 5min
Li Qingzhao: "The Wild Swans"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2023. www.poets.org
May 26, 2023 • 5min
Michael Torres: "Writing Prompt"
Recorded by Michael Torres for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 26, 2023. www.poets.org
May 25, 2023 • 4min
Perry Janes: "Nearly all my friends call me spoiled and ungrateful."
Recorded by Perry Janes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 25, 2023. www.poets.org
May 24, 2023 • 4min
Janice Lobo Sapigao: "HomeGoods"
Recorded by Janice Lobo Sapigao for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 24, 2023. www.poets.org
May 23, 2023 • 5min
Crystal Valentine: "Blood Sex"
Recorded by Crystal Valentine for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 23, 2023. www.poets.org
May 22, 2023 • 4min
Jason Bayani: "Someday, Again"
Recorded by Jason Bayani for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 22, 2023. www.poets.org
May 21, 2023 • 4min
Fernando M. Maramág: "Moonlight on Manila Bay"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 21, 2023. www.poets.org
