Poem-a-Day
Episodes
Eva Candelaria Sosa: “Afterwards”
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Eva Candelaria Sosa for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 12, 2026. ...
Lan Lesmeister: “Lube, Ars Poetica”
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lan Lesmeisterfor Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 11, 2026. ...
Janani Balasubramanian: “Quiet”
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Janani Balasubramanian for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 10, 2026 www.poets.org
Andrea Lawlor: “Position Paper #53: National Archivist”
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Andrea Lawlor for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 9, 2026. ...
Billy-Ray Belcourt: “Bildungssonnet”
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Billy-Ray Belcourt for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 8, 2026. ...
Erasmus Darwin: From “The Temple of Nature,” Canto I (The Production of Life) [III. Now rose in purple pomp the breezy dawn,]
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 7, 2026. ...
Tao Yuanming, translated by Arthur Waley: “[A long time ago]”
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 6, 2026. ...
Danez Smith: “Do You Know What Today Is?”
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Danez Smith for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 5, 2026. ...
William Ward Butler: “Fidelity”
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by William Ward Butler for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 4, 2026. ...
Alexis N. Garcia: “Alexa for Seniors in Easy Steps”
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Alexis N. Garcia for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 3, 2026. ...
Muriel Leung: “At the end of the world, you tell me about the bees”
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Muriel Leung for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 2, 2026. ...
Kyle Carrero Lopez: “Statement of Purpose”
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kyle Carrero Lopez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2026. ...
Allen Tate: “Mr. Pope”
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2026. ...
Guest Editor Interview: June 2026 Guest Editor Sam Sax
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Sam Sax for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2026 www.poets.org
Kashiana Singh: “Bone by Bone: A Hypochondriac Inventory”
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kashiana Singh for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2026. ...
Sarah Ghazal Ali: “Künstlerroman”
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Sarah Ghazal Ali for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2026 www.poets.org
Safia Elhillo: “Abecedarian Beginning with Alif”
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Safia Elhillo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 28, 2026. ...
Megan Fernandes: “Every Person Is an Address, Every Person Is a Calendar”
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Megan Fernandes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2026 www.poets.org
Sara Deniz Akant: "War Poem"
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Sara Deniz Akant for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 26, 2026. ...
Kiran Bath: "Nayika at the crawfish boil"
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kiran Bath for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 25, 2026. ...
John Masefield: "On Growing Old"
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 24, 2026. ...
Ravi Shankar: "Final Stop"
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ravi Shankar for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 23, 2026. ...
Jeanann Verlee: "Peril, Ignored"
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jeanann Verlee for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 22, 2026. ...
Adam Falkner: "Correct the Record, Can We?"
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Adam Falkner for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 21, 2026 www.poets.org
Yahya Ashour: "Keep My Poems"
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Yahya Ashour for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 20, 2026 www.poets.org
Maha Hashwi: "Not Brave"
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Maha Hashwi for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 19, 2026. ...
Diannely Antigua: "Assault"
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Diannely Antigua for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 18, 2026. ...
Deahna Fumerol: "After the Work Is Done"
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Deahna Fumerol for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 17, 2026. ...
Ralph Nazareth: "Of Hog Summers"
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ralph Nazareth for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 16, 2026. ...
Hamed Sinno: "Naqus"
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Hamed Sinno for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 15, 2026. ...
Noor Hindi: "The Document"
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Noor Hindi for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 14, 2026 www.poets.org
Elizabeth Crawford: "Antelope Valley Times"
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Elizabeth Crawford for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 13, 2026 www.poets.org
Ahmad Ibsais: "The Land Gave Birth"
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ahmad Ibsais for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 12, 2026 www.poets.org
Ashna Ali: "Aubade on Piazza del Popolo with Saxophonist and Chopin"
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ashna Ali for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 11, 2026. ...
Ronald Carson: "Forever Plastics"
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ronald Carson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 10, 2026. ...
Anita Nahal: "The Quiet Shift"
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Anita Nahal for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 9, 2026. ...
Gabrielle Bates: "Daughter"
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Gabrielle Bates for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 8, 2026. ...
Edgar Kunz: "A Certain Point"
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Edgar Kunz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 7, 2026. ...
Megan Pinto: "Long Weekend"
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 6, 2026. ...
Fady Joudah: "Pink Panther"
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Fady Joudah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 5, 2026. ...
Lara Atallah: "Spectral Prophecies"
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lara Atallah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 4, 2026. ...
W. J. Herbert: "Drought Season"
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by W. J. Herbert for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 3, 2026. ...
Indran Amirthanayagam: "Catching Fire"
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Indran Amirthanayagam for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 2, 2026. ...
Tarfia Faizullah: "Chaturdashpodi Kobita"
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tarfia Faizullah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 1, 2026. ...
Guest Editor Interview: May 2026 Guest Editor Hala Alyan
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Hala Alyan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2026. ...
Kim Addonizio: "Sleepless Nights"
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kim Addonizio for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2026. ...
Lory Bedikian: "My Son Rests His Cheek on the Wrecked Car"
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lory Bedikian for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 29, 2026. ...
Kai Carlson-Wee: "Blue Room"
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kai Carlson-Wee for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 28, 2026. ...
Anders Carlson-Wee: "Spirits"
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Anders Carlson-Wee for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 27, 2026. ...
Malia Maxwell: "In the not-not-woods"
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Malia Maxwell for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 26, 2026. ...
Arno Holz, translated by Babette Deutsch and Avrahm Yarmolinsky: From "Phantasus" [My springtime, a sobbing hunger,]
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 25, 2026. ...
Maxine Scates: "Flyway"
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Maxine Scates for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 24, 2026. ...
Rebecca Bornstein: "Love Poem to Taco Bell"
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Rebecca Bornstein for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 23, 2026. ...
Jake Young: "Working at the Distillery"
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jake Young for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 22, 2026. ...
Thomas Centolella: "Cynthia Wanders My Neighborhood"
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Thomas Centolella for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 21, 2026. ...
Tracey Knapp: "To the Sea"
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tracey Knapp for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 20, 2026. ...
Thomas Wyatt: "[The long love that in my thought doth harbour]"
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 19, 2026. ...
Louis Untermeyer: "End of the Comedy"
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 18, 2026. ...
Michael Montlack: “‘I came here to be a poet …’”
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Michael Montlack for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 17, 2026. ...
Alison Luterman: "What the Strength Card in the Tarot Deck Said"
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Alison Luterman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 16, 2026. ...
Arielle Hebert: "Our Book of Delights"
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Arielle Hebert for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 15, 2026. ...
Celeste Doaks: "Daniel’s Response to Jet, or Why Do You Trust Her?"
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Celeste Doaks for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 14, 2026. ...
Gary Young: "[Each morning before dawn,]"
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Gary Young for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 13, 2026. ...
Raffi Joe Wartanian: "Tongue"
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Raffi Joe Wartanian for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 12, 2026. ...
Jesse Arlen: "𓆭 [Tree]"
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jesse Arlen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 11, 2026. ...
Suzanne Cleary: "Mercury"
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Suzanne Cleary for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 10, 2026. ...
Didi Jackson: "Spot"
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Didi Jackson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 9, 2026. ...
William Archila: "Ginebra"
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by William Archila for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 8, 2026. ...
Susan Deer Cloud: "Waking in Deep Night to the Great Bear"
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Susan Deer Cloud for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 7, 2026. ...
Kathy Evans: "Bio"
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kathy Evans for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 6, 2026. ...
Hrayr Varaz: "Ladletime: Night Time"
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Hrayr Varaz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 5, 2026. ...
Lola Koundakjian: "The Little Boy"
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lola Koundakjian for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 4, 2026. ...
Michelle Bitting: "Richard’s Not Such a Die-Hard Christian After All"
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Michelle Bitting for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 3, 2026. ...
J. Scott Brownlee: "These Hills"
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by J. Scott Brownlee for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 2, 2026. ...
Danusha Laméris: "Peonies"
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Danusha Laméris for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 1, 2026. ...
Guest Editor Interview: April 2026 Guest Editor Dorianne Laux
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Dorianne Laux for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 31, 2026. ...
Kira Tucker: "Precious"
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kira Tucker for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 31, 2026. ...
Jane Hirshfield: "I speak with the future."
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jane Hirshfield for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 30, 2026. ...
Padraic Colum: "The Pigeons"
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 29, 2026. ...
William Wordsworth: "Persuasion"
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 28, 2026. ...
Nikita Deshpande: "Post Partum"
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Nikita Deshpande for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 27, 2026. ...
Derrick Austin: "Audience"
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Derrick Austin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 26, 2026. ...
ire’ne lara silva: "i didn’t eat the sun"
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by ire’ne lara silva for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 25, 2026. ...
Dorianne Laux: "Where Is My Friend?"
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Dorianne Laux for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 24, 2026. ...
Esther Lin: "Origin Story"
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Esther Lin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 23, 2026. ...
Sherwood Anderson: "A Poet"
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 22, 2026. ...
Louise Glück: "Vita Nova"
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 21, 2026. ...
Todd Turnidge: "Moonlight Romantica"
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Todd Turnidge for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 20, 2026. ...
January Gill O'Neil: "Honeycrisp"
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by January Gill O'Neil for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 19, 2026. ...
Vincent Rendoni: "1985"
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Vincent Rendoni for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 18, 2026. ...
Tiana Clark: "Poem Beginning in Berlin, Ending in Boston, and Bookended by Rilke"
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tiana Clark for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 17, 2026. ...
Gregory Orr: "[And isn't everything risk?]"
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Gregory Orr for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 16, 2026. ...
Bliss Carman: "Low Tide on Grand Pré"
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 15, 2026. ...
Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven: "A Dozen Cocktails Please"
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 14, 2026. ...
George Bilgere: "After Escher"
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by George Bilgere for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 13, 2026. ...
Michael Kleber-Diggs: "Lupines in a Yard in San Antonio, Texas"
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Michael Kleber-Diggs for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 12, 2026. ...
Leila Chatti: "The World Is Too Much With Us"
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Leila Chatti for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 11, 2026. ...
Reginald Dwayne Betts: "Petrichor"
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Reginald Dwayne Betts for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 10, 2026. ...
Pádraig Ó Tuama: "Our Lady of the Garden"
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Pádraig Ó Tuama for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 9, 2026. ...
Martial, translated by Henry Howard: "The Means to Attain Happy Life"
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 8, 2026. ...