Poem-a-Day

Oliver Baez Bendorf: "New Moon Newton"

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Oliver Baez Bendorf for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2023. www.poets.org

Guest Editor Interview: June 2023 Guest Editor Brian Teare

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Mary Sutton and Brian Teare for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2023. www.poets.org

Franny Choi: "Time-Sensitive"

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Franny Choi for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2023. www.poets.org

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."

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

CAConrad: from "Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return”

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by CAConrad for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2023. www.poets.org

Tao Yuanming: "Substance, Shadow, and Spirit"

28 May 2023

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 28, 2023. www.poets.o...

Li Qingzhao: "The Wild Swans"

27 May 2023

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 27, 2023. www.poets.o...

Michael Torres: "Writing Prompt"

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Perry Janes: "Nearly all my friends call me spoiled and ungrateful."

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Janice Lobo Sapigao: "HomeGoods"

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Crystal Valentine: "Blood Sex"

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Jason Bayani: "Someday, Again"

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Fernando M. Maramág: "Moonlight on Manila Bay"

21 May 2023

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 21, 2023. www.poets.o...

Angela Manalang-Gloria: "Yellow Moon"

20 May 2023

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 20, 2023. www.poets.o...

Rachel McKibbens: "Mentor"

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Anis Mojgani: "To the Sea"

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Anis Mojgani for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 18, 2023. www.poets.org

Diana Khoi Nguyen: "Selkie Weaning Young (Redux)"

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Jeremy Radin: "Evening"

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Jennifer Givhan: "My Mom's Been Asking for a Happy Poem All My Life"

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Harindranath Chattopadhyaya: "Noon"

14 May 2023

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 14, 2023. www.poets.o...

Pankajini Basu: "Basanta Panchami"

13 May 2023

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 13, 2023. www.poets.o...

Sam Sax: "Pedagogy"

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Debra Allbery: "Sidereal"

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Jade Cho: "Three Months Since"

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jade Cho for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 10, 2023. www.poets.org

Cameron Awkward-Rich: "My Life Closed Twice"

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Cameron Awkward-Rich for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 9, 2023. www.poets.org

Safia Elhillo: "Amsterdam"

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Safia Elhillo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 8, 2023. www.poets.org

Jun Fujita: "[A frail hepatica]"

07 May 2023

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 7, 2023. www.poets.or...

Allison Hutchcraft: "Though from Here I Can’t Smell the Smoke"

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Allison Hutchcraft for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 6, 2023. www.poets.org

Elizabeth Acevedo: "Self-Portrait as Lilith"

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Elizabeth Acevedo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 5, 2023. www.poets.org

Jay Deshpande: "Wanting a Child"

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jay Deshpande for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 4, 2023. www.poets.org

Leigh Lucas: "Dirtbag"

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Leigh Lucas for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 3, 2023. www.poets.org

Sarah Kay: "In the House With No Doors"

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Sarah Kay for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 2, 2023. www.poets.org

Sandra Lim: "Poem"

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Sandra Lim for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 1, 2023. www.poets.org

Guest Editor Interview: May 2023 Guest Editor Hieu Minh Nguyen

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.o...

William Faulkner: "[The ringèd moon sits eerily]"

30 Apr 2023

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 30, 2023. www.poets...

RK Fauth: "Playing with Bees"

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Kevin Young: "Ledge"

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Rebecca Lindenberg: "The Splendid Body"

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ross Gay: "Throwing Children"

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ansel Elkins: "Someone Forgot to Whisper Your Death to the Bees"

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Natalie Diaz: "Alchemy Horse"

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Hilda Conkling: "Gift"

23 Apr 2023

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 23, 2023. www.poets...

John James: "Lullaby"

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Camille T. Dungy: "let grow more winter fat / wine-cup / western wild rose"

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Camille T. Dungy for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 21, 2023. www.poets.org

Analicia Sotelo: "Eating the Moon in Cotulla, TX"

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Analicia Sotelo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 20, 2023. www.poets.org

Roger Reeves: "The Head of the Cottonmouth"

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Roger Reeves for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 19, 2023. www.poets.org

Matthew Zapruder: "Poem for a Suicide"

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Matthew Zapruder for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 18, 2023. www.poets.org

Jake Skeets: "Anthropocenic"

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jake Skeets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 17, 2023. www.poets.org

Ibn al-Fāriḍ: from the "Khamriyyah"

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Ibn al-Fāriḍ for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 16, 2023. www.poets.org

Wallada bint al-Mustakfi: "[When you told us our glances, soft, timid, and mild,]"

15 Apr 2023

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 15, 2023. www.poets...

Diane Seuss: "Folk Song"

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Diane Seuss for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 14, 2023. www.poets.org

Tiana Clark: "After the Reading"

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Tiana Clark for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 13, 2023. www.poets.org

José Olivarez: "yes the business folk"

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by José Olivarez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 12, 2023. www.poets.org

Paul Tran: "Taurus Sun, Cancer Moon, Scorpio Rising"

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Paul Tran for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 11, 2023. www.poets.org

Jennifer L. Knox: "Prayer of the Shy Forest"

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jennifer L. Knox for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 10, 2023. www.poets.org

Imruʾ al-Qais: from "The Ode of Ímr el Káis"

09 Apr 2023

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 9, 2023. www.poets....

Edna K. Saloomey: "My Lebanon"

08 Apr 2023

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 8, 2023. www.poets....

Carl Phillips: "Western Edge"

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Carl Phillips for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 7, 2023. www.poets.org

Dana Levin: "Dream Nest"

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Dana Levin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 6, 2023. www.poets.org

Molly McCully Brown: "Virginia, Autumn"

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Molly McCully Brown for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 5, 2023. www.poets.org

Dorianne Laux: "I Dare You"

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Dorianne Laux for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 4, 2023. www.poets.org

Victoria Chang: "Grass, 1967"

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Victoria Chang for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 3, 2023. www.poets.org

Kahlil Gibran: "Youth and Age"

02 Apr 2023

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 2, 2023. www.poets....

al-Khansāʾ: "[When night draws on, remembering keeps me wakeful]"

01 Apr 2023

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 1, 2023. www.poets....

Guest Editor Interview: April 2023 Guest Editor Ada Limón

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Mary Sutton and Ada Limón for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 1, 2023. www.poets.org

Danez Smith: "anti poetica"

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Danez Smith for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 31, 2023. www.poets.org

Jane Huffman: "On Moving"

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jane Huffman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 30, 2023. www.poets.org

Lisa Olstein: "Horse"

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Lisa Olstein for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 29, 2023. www.poets.org

Dana Roeser: "Mouth"

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Dana Roeser for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 28, 2023. www.poets.org

Virginia Konchan: "Ubi Sunt"

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Virginia Konchan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 27, 2023. www.poets.org

Toru Dutt: "Our Casuarina Tree"

26 Mar 2023

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 26, 2023. www.poets...

Alice Meynell: "To a Daisy"

25 Mar 2023

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 25, 2023. www.poets...

Gail Wronsky: "The Moon Is in Labor"

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Gail Wronsky for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 24, 2023. www.poets.org

Regan Good: "A Monstrous Catalpa Tree Grows from a Drain"

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Regan Good for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 23, 2023. www.poets.org

Onyedikachi Chinedu: "Snail-Picking"

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Onyedikachi Chinedu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 22, 2023. www.poets.org

Lisa Fay Coutley: "Holocene Sonnet"

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Lisa Fay Coutley for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 21, 2023. www.poets.org

Allison Benis White: "Description of Symptoms"

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Allison Benis White for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 20, 2023. www.poets.org

Jessie Redmon Fauset: "Rain Fugue"

19 Mar 2023

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 19, 2023. www.poets...

Laura Riding Jackson: "Prisms"

18 Mar 2023

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 18, 2023. www.poets...

Christian Gullette: "Palm Springs"

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Christian Gullette for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 17, 2023. www.poets.org

Richie Hofmann: "Lamb"

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Richie Hofmann for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 16, 2023. www.poets.org

Aaron Smith: "Sissy"

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Aaron Smith for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 15, 2023. www.poets.org

Bryan Byrdlong: "Ode to Black Air Forces"

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Bryan Byrdlong for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 14, 2023. www.poets.org

Monica Rico: "A Lesson from my Father about Electricity"

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Monica Rico for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 13, 2023. www.poets.org

Anna Akhmatova: "[Like a white stone]"

12 Mar 2023

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 12, 2023. www.poets...

Aphra Behn: "In Imitation of Horace"

11 Mar 2023

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 11, 2023. www.poets...

Jennifer Franklin: "Preparing for Residential Placement for My Disabled Daughter"

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jennifer Franklin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 10, 2023. www.poets.org

Patrick Donnelly: "Dirk McDermott"

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Patrick Donnelly for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 9, 2023. www.poets.org

Gustavo Hernandez: "Summer, You're a Boneyard"

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Gustavo Hernandez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 8, 2023. www.poets.org

Laura Da’: "The Honest Tongue"

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Laura Da’ for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 7, 2023. www.poets.org

Aaron Coleman: "'South of the North, yet north of the South, lies the City of a Hundred Hills'"

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Aaron Coleman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 6, 2023. www.poets.org

George Eliot: "I Grant You Ample Leave"

05 Mar 2023

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 5, 2023. www.poets....

Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven: "Enchantment"

04 Mar 2023

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 4, 2023. www.poets....

Tommy Archuleta: "Ancestry"

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Tommy Archuleta for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 3, 2023. www.poets.org

Maxine Scates: "Look"

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Maxine Scates for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 2, 2023. www.poets.org

Jose Hernandez Diaz: "Hey,"

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Jose Hernandez Diaz for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 1, 2023. www.poets.org

Guest Editor Interview: March 2023 Guest Editor Diane Seuss

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Mary Sutton and Diane Seuss for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 1, 2023. www.poets.org

John S. Blake: "No Room to Form"

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by John S. Blake for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on February 28, 2023. www.poets.org

Charif Shanahan: "Indeterminacy"

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Charif Shanahan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on February 27, 2023. www.poets.org

Paul Laurence Dunbar: "Slow through the Dark"

26 Feb 2023

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 February 26, 2023. www.po...