Poem-a-Day
Episodes
Fitz-Greene Halleck: "Twilight"
22 Jun 2024
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 22, 2024. www.poets....
Seema Reza: "The neurologist gives us permission"
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Seema Reza for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 21, 2024. www.poets.org
Shailja Patel: "Solstice Re-pot"
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Shailja Patel for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 20, 2024. www.poets.org
Romeo Oriogun: "Griot of Strange Places"
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Romeo Oriogun for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 19, 2024. www.poets.org
Évelyne Trouillot, translated by Danielle Legros Georges: From “A Rain of Stars”
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Danielle Legros Georges and Évelyne Trouillot for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 18, 2...
Kettly Mars, translated by Nathan H. Dize: "Between midnight and eternity"
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Nathan H. Dize and Kettly Mars for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 17, 2024. www.poets.o...
Kwame Dawes: "Purple"
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kwame Dawes for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 16, 2024. www.poets.org
Algernon Charles Swinburne: "Before Parting"
15 Jun 2024
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 15, 2024. www.poets....
Jacqueline Bishop: "Doilies"
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jacqueline Bishop for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 14, 2024. www.poets.org
Christina Olivares: "Preserving an Ecosystem"
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Christina Olivares for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 13, 2024. www.poets.org
Purvi Shah: "You believed only a girl born of dandelion can be ferocious"
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Purvi Shah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 12, 2024. www.poets.org
Vladimir Lucien: "uses of the erotic"
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Vladimir Lucien for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 11, 2024. www.poets.org
Kaie Kellough: "if who"
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kaie Kellough for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 10, 2024. www.poets.org
Christina Rossetti: "On the Wing"
09 Jun 2024
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 9, 2024. www.poets.o...
Amy Lowell: From “Evelyn Ray”
08 Jun 2024
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 8, 2024. www.poets.o...
Jacqueline Johnson: "Oracle"
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jacqueline Johnson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 7, 2024. www.poets.org
JoAnne McFarland: "Jersey"
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by JoAnne McFarland for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 6, 2024. www.poets.org
Geoffrey Philp: "Haiku"
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Geoffrey Philp for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 5, 2024. www.poets.org
Anton Nimblett: "Balance"
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Anton Nimblett for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 4, 2024. www.poets.org
Raina J. León: "making life on a palette"
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Raina J. León for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 3, 2024. www.poets.org
Oscar Wilde: "In The Forest"
02 Jun 2024
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 2, 2024. www.poets....
Sappho: "[O But My Delicate Lover]"
01 Jun 2024
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 1, 2024. www.poets.o...
D. Kealiʻi MacKenzie: "Miracles Welcome"
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by D. Kealiʻi MacKenzie for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2024. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: June 2024 Guest Editor Rosamond S. King
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Rosamond S. King for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2024. www.poets....
Terisa Siagatonu: "Praise Poem in the Key of Diaspora"
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Terisa Siagatonu for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2024. www.poets.org
Carol Ann Carl: "I Remember"
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Carol Ann Carl for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2024. www.poets.org
Simon Shieh: "Poem Addressed to You"
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Simon Shieh for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 28, 2024. www.poets.org
Lyz Soto: "Today I Am Full of Birds"
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lyz Soto for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2024. www.poets.org
Kamini Roy: "In the Light"
26 May 2024
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 26, 2024. www.poets.o...
Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger: "Midmorning"
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Carlie Hoffman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 25, 2024. www.poets.org
Rajiv Mohabir: "Water-Owl, Cuvier’s Beaked Whale"
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Rajiv Mohabir for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 24, 2024. www.poets.org
Aimee Suzara: "Birthing Woman as Viscera-Sucker"
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Aimee Suzara for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 23, 2024. www.poets.org
Bao Phi: "To The People Who Have Resisted the Urge to Push an Asian Person Into the Path of a Moving Train"
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Bao Phi for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 22, 2024. www.poets.org
Anjoli Roy: "Last"
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Anjoli Roy for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 21, 2024. www.poets.org
Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner: "Kaōnōn"
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 20, 2024. www.poets.org
Tu Fu: "The Excursion"
19 May 2024
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 19, 2024. www.poets.o...
Solomon ibn Gabirol: "Night-Piece"
18 May 2024
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 18, 2024. www.poets.o...
Kay Ulanday Barrett: "Duplex for the Sick & Tired"
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Kay Ulanday Barrett for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 17, 2024. www.poets.org
Marisa Lin: "Tiananmen Square, 1989"
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Marisa Lin for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 16, 2024. www.poets.org
Brandy Nālani McDougall: "We Live We Live"
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Brandy Nālani McDougall for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 15, 2024. www.poets.org
Lehua M. Taitano: "When The World Falls in Around You or, Vows to My Palestinian Wife on Our Wedding Day"
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lehua M. Taitano for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 14, 2024. www.poets.org
essa may ranapiri: "Te Uto O Te Ika A Maaui / Te Utu O Te Motu A Maui"
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by essa may ranapiri for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 13, 2024. www.poets.org
Dante Di Stefano: "Green Burial Unsonnet"
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Dante Di Stefano for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 12, 2024. www.poets.org
Li Bai: "Songs to the Peonies Sung to the Air: 'Peaceful Brightness'”
11 May 2024
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 11, 2024. www.poets.o...
Chandanie Somwaru: "Doodhpitty // Cidium"
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Chandanie Somwaru for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 10, 2024. www.poets.org
Hala Alyan: "Siri as Mother"
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Hala Alyan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 9, 2024. www.poets.org
Jake Eduardo Vermaas: "[ode to the water beneath Kapūkakī also known as Red Hill]"
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jake Eduardo Vermaas for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 8, 2024. www.poets.org
Angela Peñaredondo: "harvest"
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Angela Peñaredondo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 7, 2024. www.poets.org
Aimee Nezhukumatathil: "First Time Brushing Teeth Next to You"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Aimee Nezhukumatathil for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 6, 2024. www.poets.org
Sarah McCartt-Jackson: "Borrow"
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Sarah McCartt-Jackson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 5, 2024. www.poets.org
Moses ibn Ezra: “Nachum: Spring Songs”
04 May 2024
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 4, 2024. www.poets.or...
Donovan Kūhiō Colleps: "He Mea Māloʻeloʻe #3"
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Donovan Kūhiō Colleps for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 3, 2024. www.poets.org
Grace Iwashita-Taylor: "Default Taupou"
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Grace Iwashita-Taylor for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 2, 2024. www.poets.org
Hari Alluri: "Spiral"
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Hari Alluri for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 1, 2024. www.poets.org
Roger Reeves: "Prayer to the Gods of the Night, II"
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Roger Reeves for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2024. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: May 2024 Guest Editor Noʻu Revilla
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Noʻu Revilla for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 30, 2024. www.poets.o...
David Mura: "The Reasons"
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by David Mura for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 29, 2024. www.poets.org
Nickole Brown: "Parable"
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Nickole Brown for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 28, 2024. www.poets.org
Ashley M. Jones: "Lullaby for the Grieving"
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ashley M. Jones for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 27, 2024. www.poets.org
Khaled Mattawa: "The Pages You Loved"
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Khaled Mattawa for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 26, 2024. www.poets.org
Ellen Hinsey: "Epistle"
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ellen Hinsey for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 25, 2024. www.poets.org
Susan Tichy: "Public Speech"
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Susan Tichy for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 24, 2024. www.poets.org
Martín Espada: "Breve Pausa"
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Martín Espada for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 23, 2024. www.poets.org
Aaron Tyler Hand: "Self-Portrait as Combination Taco Bell / Pizza Hut / KFC"
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Aaron Tyler Hand for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 22, 2024. www.poets.org
Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The Park"
21 Apr 2024
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 21, 2024. www.poets...
Monica Youn: "Four Freedoms Park"
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Monica Youn for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 20, 2024. www.poets.org
Adrian Matejka: "17 Kinds of Hungry"
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Adrian Matejka for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 19, 2024. www.poets.org
L. Lamar Wilson: From “Take Me Back, Burden Hill”
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by L. Lamar Wilson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 18, 2024. www.poets.org
Virginia Konchan: "Black Hole"
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Virginia Konchan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 17, 2024. www.poets.org
James Fujinami Moore: "Diagnostic Quiz for Human Ghost"
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by James Fujinami Moore for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 16, 2024. www.poets.org
Colin Pope: "Lightning Bug"
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Colin Pope for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 15, 2024. www.poets.org
Tarafa: From “Muʻallaqāt” [Canst thou make me immortal]
14 Apr 2024
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 14, 2024. www.poets...
b ferguson: "Parkside & Ocean"
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by b ferguson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 13, 2024. www.poets.org
Stephen Kuusisto: From “Dark Joys”
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Stephen Kuusisto for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 12, 2024. www.poets.org
Tory Adkisson: "Lost Letter"
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tory Adkisson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 11, 2024. www.poets.org
Suzanne Gardinier: "Mala 50 / He broke his sling that killed birds"
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Suzanne Gardinier for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 10, 2024. www.poets.org
Miller Oberman: "The Centaur"
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Miller Oberman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 9, 2024. www.poets.org
Joanna Klink: "A Welcome"
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Joanna Klink for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 8, 2024. www.poets.org
Abu Nuwas: "[O Málik! I pray thee go for the wine full early]"
07 Apr 2024
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 7, 2024. www.poets....
Donika Kelly: "When the Fact of Your Gaze Means Nothing, Then You Are Truly Alongside"
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Donika Kelly for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 6, 2024. www.poets.org
Alessandra Lynch: "[The lamp is like a capsized ship]: Two Voices Muse over the Speaker"
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Alessandra Lynch for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 5, 2024. www.poets.org
Cecilia Woloch: "Prayer for 2018"
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Cecilia Woloch for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 4, 2024. www.poets.org
Divya Victor: "Make/Do"
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Divya Victor for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 3, 2024. www.poets.org
Fady Joudah: "[…]"
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Fady Joudah for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 2, 2024. www.poets.org
Lo Kwa Mei-en: "Pinocchia, you must not stop for a friend"
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Lo Kwa Mei-en for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 1, 2024. www.poets.org
Guest Editor Interview: April 2024 Guest Editor Cyrus Cassells
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Mary Sutton and Cyrus Cassells for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 31, 2024. www.poets....
Henrietta Cordelia Ray: "My Easter Dove"
31 Mar 2024
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 31, 2024. www.poets...
Marianne Moore: "The Paper Nautilus"
30 Mar 2024
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 30, 2024. www.poets...
Jeffrey McDaniel: "The Jesus Fridge"
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jeffrey McDaniel for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 29, 2024. www.poets.org
Ciona Rouse: "Red-Shouldered Hawk"
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Ciona Rouse for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 28, 2024. www.poets.org
Erika Meitner: "Just as the Darkness Got Very Dark / Another Data Point"
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Erika Meitner for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 27, 2024. www.poets.org
Dorothy Chan: "Somehow"
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Dorothy Chan for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 26, 2024. www.poets.org
Geffrey Davis: "Not to Be Confused with 'Poem'”
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Geffrey Davis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 25, 2024. www.poets.org
Marion Strobel: "Little Things"
24 Mar 2024
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 24, 2024. www.poets...
Harriet Monroe: "The Giant Cactus of Arizona"
23 Mar 2024
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 23, 2024. www.poets...
Taije Silverman: "Armageddon"
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Taije Silverman for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 22, 2024. www.poets.org
Shamala Gallagher: "'The New York Times' Says Aloe Is a Hoax"
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Shamala Gallagher for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 21, 2024. www.poets.org
Jan Beatty: "Drag"
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Jan Beatty for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 20, 2024. www.poets.org
Tim Seibles: "Naïve"
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Tim Seibles for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 19, 2024. www.poets.org
Saida Agostini: "black aphrodite entertains a mortal lover"
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded by Saida Agostini for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on March 18, 2024. www.poets.org