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 20, 2023 • 5min
Angela Manalang-Gloria: "Yellow Moon"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 20, 2023. www.poets.org
May 19, 2023 • 4min
Rachel McKibbens: "Mentor"
Recorded by Rachel McKibbens for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 19, 2023. www.poets.org
May 18, 2023 • 3min
Anis Mojgani: "To the Sea"
Dive into the depths of human connection through the evocative poem 'To the Sea.' The artwork captures the essence of vulnerability, revealing how open conversations can foster intimacy. Discover the power of expression and the innate human desire to be understood, illustrating how poetry can bridge the gaps between us.
May 17, 2023 • 4min
Diana Khoi Nguyen: "Selkie Weaning Young (Redux)"
Recorded by Diana Khoi Nguyen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 17, 2023. www.poets.org
May 16, 2023 • 3min
Jeremy Radin: "Evening"
Recorded by Jeremy Radin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 16, 2023. www.poets.org
May 15, 2023 • 6min
Jennifer Givhan: "My Mom's Been Asking for a Happy Poem All My Life"
Recorded by Jennifer Givhan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 15, 2023. www.poets.org
May 14, 2023 • 4min
Harindranath Chattopadhyaya: "Noon"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 14, 2023. www.poets.org
May 13, 2023 • 5min
Pankajini Basu: "Basanta Panchami"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 13, 2023. www.poets.org
May 12, 2023 • 4min
Sam Sax: "Pedagogy"
Recorded by Sam Sax for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 12, 2023. www.poets.org
May 11, 2023 • 4min
Debra Allbery: "Sidereal"
Recorded by Debra Allbery for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 11, 2023. www.poets.org
