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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.

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Jari Bradley: “You Can Light a Fire Without a Match, You Can Catch a Fish Without a Hook, You Can Make a Blind Man See” 19.06.2025 4:43

Recorded by Jari Bradley for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 19, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Airea D. Matthews: “Altitude” 18.06.2025 3:27

Recorded by Airea D. Matthews for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 18, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Logan February: “I Woke You with Wagner,” 17.06.2025 3:59

Recorded by Logan February for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 17, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Kaveh Akbar: “Love Poem with Tumor and Petrified Dog” 16.06.2025 3:33

Recorded by Kaveh Akbar for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 16, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Jericho Brown: “Reunion Tour” 15.06.2025 2:50

Recorded by Jericho Brown for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 15, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

John Berryman: “The Possessed” 14.06.2025 5:20

Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 14, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.org

Wes Matthews: “Immortality” 13.06.2025 3:58

Recorded by Wes Matthews for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 13, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Jen DeGregorio: “No Isms Except Neologism” 12.06.2025 5:28

Recorded by Jen DeGregorio for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 12, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Fatima Malik: “Critique of My Thighs” 11.06.2025 3:04

Recorded by Fatima Malik for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 11, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Stephanie Colwell: “Livestreaming My Grandfather’s Funeral” 10.06.2025 3:44

Recorded by Stephanie Colwell for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 10, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Mckendy Fils-Aime: “on superstitions” 09.06.2025 3:29

Recorded by Mckendy Fils-Aime for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 9, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Witter Bynner: “Beyond a Mountain” 08.06.2025 3:57

Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 8, 2025. ⁠⁠www.poets.org

Vita Sackville-West: “Song: Let Us Go Back” 07.06.2025 3:19

Recorded by staff of the Academy of American Poets for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 7, 2025. ⁠www.poets.org

Deborah Hauser: “Never Admit Your Mistakes” 06.06.2025 3:02

Recorded by Deborah Hauser for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 6, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Keisha-Gaye Anderson: “We Dreamed You” 05.06.2025 3:04

Recorded by Keisha-Gaye Anderson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 5, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Maya Marshall: “The Collection Room” 04.06.2025 3:00

Recorded by Maya Marshall for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 4, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Dior J. Stephens: “a letter to charlie parker” 03.06.2025 3:18

Recorded by Dior J. Stephens for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 3, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Ama Codjoe: “Come One, Come All! Step Right Up! Welcome to the World of Wonders!” 02.06.2025 4:19

Recorded by Ama Codjoe for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 2, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Mónica Gomery: “The End Is the Beginning” 01.06.2025 4:58

Recorded by Mónica Gomery for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on June 1, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Guest Editor Interview: June 2025 Guest Editor Omotara James 31.05.2025 21:07

Recorded by Mary Sutton and Omotara James for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2025. ⁠www.poets.org

Kirun Kapur: “Rajat Jayanti” 31.05.2025 3:20

Recorded by Kirun Kapur for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 31, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Yusef Komunyakaa: “Frida’s Earth Mother” 30.05.2025 4:58

Recorded by Staff of the Academy of American Poets and Garrett Hongo for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 30, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Brandy Nālani McDougall: “returning” 29.05.2025 4:25

Recorded by Brandy Nālani McDougall for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 29, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Major Jackson: “Addiction” 28.05.2025 3:22

Recorded by Major Jackson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 28, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org

Christopher Buckley: “Desire” 27.05.2025 4:09

Recorded by Christopher Buckley for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on May 27, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org