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 1, 2023 • 14min
Guest Editor Interview: May 2023 Guest Editor Hieu Minh Nguyen
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Hieu Minh Nguyen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 1, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 30, 2023 • 5min
William Faulkner: "[The ringèd moon sits eerily]"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 29, 2023 • 4min
RK Fauth: "Playing with Bees"
Recorded by RK Fauth for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 29, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 28, 2023 • 4min
Kevin Young: "Ledge"
Recorded by Kevin Young for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 28, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 27, 2023 • 5min
Rebecca Lindenberg: "The Splendid Body"
Recorded by Rebecca Lindenberg for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 27, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 26, 2023 • 4min
Ross Gay: "Throwing Children"
Recorded by Ross Gay for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 26, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 25, 2023 • 5min
Ansel Elkins: "Someone Forgot to Whisper Your Death to the Bees"
Recorded by Ansel Elkins for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 25, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 24, 2023 • 9min
Natalie Diaz: "Alchemy Horse"
Recorded by Natalie Diaz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 24, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 23, 2023 • 4min
Hilda Conkling: "Gift"
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 23, 2023. www.poets.org
Apr 22, 2023 • 5min
John James: "Lullaby"
Recorded by John James for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 22, 2023. www.poets.org
