Poem-a-Day
Episodes
Elizabeth Barnett: "You remember the feeling but not what made you feel that way"
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Elizabeth Barnett for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 16, 2022. www.poets.org
Ladan Osman: "Sun to Void"
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ladan Osman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 15, 2022. www.poets.org
William Cullen Bryant: "Summer Wind"
14 Aug 2022
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 August 14, 2022. www.poet...
Else Lasker-Schüler: "Reconciliation"
13 Aug 2022
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 August 13, 2022. www.poet...
Bernard Ferguson: "awaiting a carriage, any"
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Bernard Ferguson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 12, 2022. www.poets.org
Joshua Jennifer Espinoza: "The Sunset and the Purple-Flowered Tree"
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Joshua Jennifer Espinoza for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 11, 2022. www.poets.org
Omotara James: "A Flair for Language"
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Omotara James for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 10, 2022. www.poets.org
Stephanie Cawley: "Not"
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Stephanie Cawley for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 9, 2022. www.poets.org
Marissa Davis: "Ecclesiastes: Thirteen-Year Cicada"
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Marissa Davis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 8, 2022. www.poets.org
Trumbull Stickney: "At Sainte-Marguerite"
07 Aug 2022
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 August 7, 2022. www.poets...
Anne Reeve Aldrich: "Rose Song"
06 Aug 2022
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 August 6, 2022. www.poets...
Destiny O. Birdsong: "I Go Back to Myself, April 2014"
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Destiny O. Birdsong for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 5, 2022. www.poets.org
Kayleb Rae Candrilli: "Daytona 500"
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kayleb Rae Candrilli for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 4, 2022. www.poets.org
Hieu Minh Nguyen: "The Understudy"
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Hieu Minh Nguyen for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 3, 2022. www.poets.org
Diamond Forde: "Rememory"
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Diamond Forde for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 2, 2022. www.poets.org
Rajiv Mohabir: "Give Me a Boat That Can Carry Two"
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Rajiv Mohabir for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 1, 2022. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: August 2022 Guest Editor Donika Kelly
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Donika Kelly for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on August 1, 2022. www.poets.or...
George Santayana: "Cape Cod"
31 Jul 2022
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 July 31, 2022. www.poets....
Zinaida Gippius: [I seek for rhythmic whisperings]
30 Jul 2022
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 July 30, 2022. www.poets....
Saretta Morgan: from “Consequences upon Arrival”
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Saretta Morgan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 29, 2022. www.poets.org
Simone White: "the intimacies of what will be called our sacred alliance without history"
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Simone White for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 28, 2022. www.poets.org
Charles Bernstein: "Why Do You Love the Poem?"
27 Jul 2022
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 July 27, 2022. www.poets....
Uche Nduka: "Document"
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Uche Nduka for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 26, 2022. www.poets.org
Deborah Paredez: “Uvalde Shooting Highlights Role of Doors in Security Plans”
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Deborah Paredez for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 25, 2022. www.poets.org
Edwin Arlington Robinson: "The Sheaves"
24 Jul 2022
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 July 24, 2022. www.poets....
Edith Sitwell: "Fireworks"
23 Jul 2022
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 July 23, 2022. www.poets....
Jena Osman: "Dissent and the Hydra"
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jena Osman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 22, 2022. www.poets.org
Tyrone Williams: "stilettos in a rifle range"
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tyrone Williams for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 21, 2022. www.poets.org
Patricia Spears Jones: "Saturnine"
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Patricia Spears Jones for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 20, 2022. www.poets.org
Mihee Kim: "time travel"
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mihee Kim for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 19, 2022. www.poets.org
César Vallejo: "Spider"
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by The Friend and Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 18, 2...
Rabindranath Tagore: "Gitanjali 60"
17 Jul 2022
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 July 17 2022. www.poets.o...
Leonora Speyer "The Locust"
16 Jul 2022
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 July 16, 2022. www.poets....
Kit Robinson: "Leaves of Today"
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kit Robinson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 15, 2022. www.poets.org
Xan Phillips: "I Never Felt Comfortable in My Own Skin So I Made a New One"
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Xan Phillips for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 14, 2022. www.poets.org
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram: "Lineage Anagrams II"
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lillian-Yvonne Bertram for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 13, 2022. www.poets.org
Jennifer Firestone: from "Consequences of a Heavy Heart"
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jennifer Firestone for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 12, 2022. www.poets.org
Lam Lai: "I, New York"
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lam Lai for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 11, 2022. www.poets.org
Robinson Jeffers: "The Treasure"
10 Jul 2022
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 July 10, 2022. www.poets....
Harriet Monroe: "In the Yellowstone"
09 Jul 2022
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 July 9, 2022. www.poets.o...
Jaye Elizabeth Elijah: "fire danger high today"
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jaye Elizabeth Elijah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 8, 2022. www.poets.org
Major Jackson: "Language of the Moon"
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Major Jackson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 7, 2022. www.poets.org
Lauren K. Alleyne: "How could I have known I would need to remember your laughter,"
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lauren K. Alleyne for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 6, 2022. www.poets.org
Ed Roberson: "The Neighbor's Street Sirens Sing"
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ed Roberson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 5, 2022. www.poets.org
Emily Skillings: "Tenant"
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Emily Skillings for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 4, 2022. www.poets.org
John Gould Fletcher: "Lincoln"
03 Jul 2022
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 July 3, 2022. www.poets.o...
Emily Dickinson: "Answer July"
02 Jul 2022
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 July 2, 2022. www.poets.o...
Rosamond S. King: "Do not trust the eraser"
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Rosamond S. King for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 1, 2022. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: July 2022 Guest Editor Erica Hunt
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Erica Hunt for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 1, 2022. www.poets.org
Anne Spencer: "Dunbar"
30 Jun 2022
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 30, 2022. www.poets....
giovanni singleton: "b&w sonnet no. 1"
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by giovanni singleton for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 29, 2022. www.poets.org
Will Alexander: "Darkened Solar Implication"
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Will Alexander for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 28, 2022. www.poets.org
Pierre Joris: "On September 14th, Dante’s Death Day"
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Pierre Joris for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 27, 2022. www.poets.org
Bryher: "The Pool"
26 Jun 2022
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 26, 2022. www.poets....
Amy Lowell: "A Decade"
25 Jun 2022
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 25, 2022. www.poets....
Ariana Reines: from "The Rose"
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ariana Reines for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 24, 2022. www.poets.org
Nat Raha: "[subterranean / dreaming grace roots]"
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Nat Raha for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 23, 2022. www.poets.org
Manal Kara: "[Country people enjoy dogs...]"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Manal Kara for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 22, 2022. www.poets.org
Kaveh Akbar: "Love Poem with Bighead"
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kaveh Akbar for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 21, 2022. www.poets.org
Jordan Jace: "I want"
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jordan Jace for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 20, 2022. www.poets.org
Paul Laurence Dunbar: "Emancipation"
19 Jun 2022
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 19, 2022. www.poets....
Bruce Nugent: "My Love"
18 Jun 2022
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 18, 2022. www.poets....
Ava Hofmann: "Mentally missturbed"
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ava Hofmann for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 17, 2022. www.poets.org
fahima ife: "our general banality"
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by fahima ife for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 16, 2022. www.poets.org
Henneh Kyereh Kwaku: "dent"
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Henneh Kyereh Kwaku for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 15, 2022. www.poets.org
Sawako Nakayasu: from "Pink Waves"
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Sawako Nakayasu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 14, 2022. www.poets.org
Jasmine Gibson: "Bird In Hand"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jasmine Gibson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 13, 2022. www.poets.org
Sappho: "One Girl"
12 Jun 2022
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 12, 2022. www.poets....
A. E. Housman: "A Shropshire Lad, XXX"
11 Jun 2022
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 11, 2022. www.poets....
Rindon Johnson: "There Is a Black Fly in Your Chardonnay"
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Rindon Johnson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 10, 2022. www.poets.org
Julian Talamantez Brolaski: "sky hammer"
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Julian Talamantez Brolaski for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 9, 2022. www.poets.org
Chase Berggrun: "Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'"
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Chase Berggrun for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 8, 2022. www.poets.org
manuel arturo abreu: "Klangfarbenmelodie"
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by manuel arturo abreu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 7, 2022. www.poets.org
Alain Mabanckou: from "When the Rooster Announces the Dawn of Another Day"
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Alain Mabanckou for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 6, 2022. www.poets.org
Elsa Gidlow: "Of a Certain Friendship"
05 Jun 2022
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 5, 2022. www.poets.o...
Hart Crane: "Voyages V"
04 Jun 2022
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 4, 2022. www.poets.o...
Claire Meuschke: "Caught Sight"
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Claire Meuschke for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 3, 2022. www.poets.org
Brandon Shimoda: "Rest House"
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Brandon Shimoda for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 2, 2022. www.poets.org
essa may ranapiri: "Hinemoana"
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by essa may ranapiri for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2022. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: June 2022 Guest Editor Jos Charles
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Jos Charles for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2022. www.poets.org
Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner: "Seawall soliloquy number two: she built a seawall"
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2022. www.poets.org
Sage Uʻilani Takehiro: "Fire Dragon"
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Sage Uʻilani Takehiro for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2022. www.poets.org
Sarojini Naidu: "The Gift of India"
29 May 2022
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 29, 2022. www.poets.o...
Iris Tree: "[The sun is lord of life and colour]"
28 May 2022
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, 2022. www.poets.o...
Arielle Taitano Lowe: "The Weavers Were the First to Know"
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Arielle Taitano Lowe for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2022. www.poets.org
Terisa Siagatonu: "The Only Place in the U.S. with Zero COVID Deaths"
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Terisa Siagatonu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 26, 2022. www.poets.org
Haʻåni Lucia Falo San Nicolas: "By Your Hand"
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Haʻåni Lucia Falo San Nicolas for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 25, 2022. www.poets.o...
Dan Taulapapa McMullin: "The Viole(n)t Cat"
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Dan Taulapapa McMullin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 24, 2022. www.poets.org
Art 25: Art in the 25th Century: "Imaginary Photo Album or, When We Die, Our Polaroids Speak to Our Living Descendants"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Art 25: Art in the 25th Century for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 23, 2022. www.poets.o...
Laura Riding Jackson: "Ahead and Around"
22 May 2022
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 22, 2022. www.poets.o...
Louis Untermeyer: "Dorothy Dances"
21 May 2022
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, 2022. www.poets.o...
kuʻualoha hoʻomanawanui: "huki the gate"
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by kuʻualoha hoʻomanawanui for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 20, 2022. www.poets.org
Christy Passion: "Waikīkī Returns"
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Christy Passion for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 19, 2022. www.poets.org
Donovan Kūhiō Colleps: "Our Red Road"
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Donovan Kūhiō Colleps for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 18, 2022. www.poets.org
Leora Kava: "pronunciation"
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Leora Kava for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 17, 2022. www.poets.org
Mahealani Perez-Wendt: "Lei Kukui, Lei Kuahu"
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mahealani Perez-Wendt for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 16, 2022. www.poets.org
Ono no Komachi: "[The flowers and my love,]"
15 May 2022
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 15, 2022. www.poets.o...
Sadakichi Hartmann: "Nocturne"
14 May 2022
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 1, 2022. www.poets.or...
Emelihter Kihleng: "Envy"
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Emelihter Kihleng for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 13, 2022. www.poets.org
leilani portillo: "in our chant of the creation of the world"
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by leilani portillo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 12, 2022. www.poets.org