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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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Recorded by Cecilia Vicuña for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 23, 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

Recorded by Dare Williams for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 22, 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

Recorded by Elvira Hernández and Thomas Rothefor Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 21, 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

Recorded by Meg Day for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 20, 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

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Dare Williams
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Episode: Dare Williams: “Zero Hour”
Elvira Hernandez
Poet whose work is being translated and discussed
Episode: Elvira Hernández, translated by Thomas Rothe: “Cross-Armed”
Thomas Roth
Translator presenting the translated version of the poem
Episode: Elvira Hernández, translated by Thomas Rothe: “Cross-Armed”
Meg Day
Poet reading the poem and discussant on accessibility
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Episode: Meg Day: “32-inch Aubade with Captions”
Wo Chan
Poet reading their poem Rollercoaster Lightning Storm
Episode: Wo Chan: “Roller Coaster, Lightning Storm”
Leo Boykes
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Translator of Diana Bellessi's I Have Built a Garden
Episode: Diana Bellessi, translated by Leo Boix: “I Have Built a Garden …”
Julia Ghez
Translator reading the translated poem
Translator of The Bricklayer by Luis Chavez
Episode: Luis Chaves, translated by Julia Guez: “The Bricklayer”
Carina del Valle Schorske
Translator of the poem Septiembre
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Episode: Nicole Cecilia Delgado, translated by Carina del Valle Schorske: “Septihambre”
Nicole Cecilia Delgado
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Episode: Nicole Cecilia Delgado, translated by Carina del Valle Schorske: “Septihambre”

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Halal Yan
Poem-a-Day guest editor for May; provides editorial context and introductions for readings.
Ralph Nazareth
Poet reading and reflecting on his poem; memory, empathy, and open-endedness discussed.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Grounding and inspiring

    Hearing poets read their work reveals to me how much poetry and painting have in common. I listen for inspiration and to ground myself in what’s real before working in my studio; thank you for this wonderful content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5PinkNails
    United States3 months ago
  • Poets are comrades!

    Listen to poetry here if you have a hard time putting into words just how much you hate capitalism, and know that it must be expressed in the form of a poem instead!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jkillah1
    United Statesa year ago
  • The green grass

    Is good to listen to different poems by different poets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosie😎 Rosie garden
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A pocket of infinity to start my day

    These last couple of days in February 2023, I’ve started by reading the email of the poem, and then clicking the links to the poet biographies, and then the recordings. When they strike me down my center, they are delicious. I love making my mornings big and poems can do this, not just for me, but maybe for you, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FieldingQuestions
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this

    Love reading a poem in the morning. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nag.O
    United States4 years ago

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Poems spark inspiration and grounding for daily routine.
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Guests and readings are described as intimate and thought-provoking, often evoking strong imagery and memory.

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Guest Editor Interview: July 2026 Guest Editor Oliver Baez Bendorf
Q: Now, if you could direct our readers and listeners to one poem or more than one poem on poets.org that you haven't curated, what would it be and why?
Oliver points listeners toward Nazem Hikmet's Things I Didn't Know I Loved, highlighting its brevity and documentary feel as a meaningful exemplar of exile's texture, and explains how its length becomes part of the poem's documentary artifact, echoing the broader theme that exile reshapes perception and language.
Guest Editor Interview: May 2026 Guest Editor Hala Alyan
Q: How do you approach curating Poema Day for May?
I start by loosening strict criteria and focusing on a combination of instinct, personal connection to the work, and a balance of established and emerging voices, letting the poems themselves guide the connective tissue rather than forcing a rigid theme.
Thomas Centolella: "Cynthia Wanders My Neighborhood"
Q: What is this poem about?
The poem invites reflection on memory and loss through a mythic lens, juxtaposing the living memory of a person with the legend of Eurydice and Orpheus, while tracing the speaker's emotional history and the enduring impact of love and mortality.
Guest Editor Interview: April 2026 Guest Editor Dorianne Laux
Q: How did you approach curating PoemaDay for National Poetry Month?
I started with a personal list of poets I love, including former students and peers, then refined it by looking at past PoemaDay editions to see different angles and what the series seeks.
Guest Editor Interview: March 2026 Guest Editor Danusha Laméris
Q: What are you currently working on in your writing?
I am writing new poems slowly but surely and also running an online community for poets.

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A daily poetry series spotlighting contemporary poets who read new work and offer context through host commentary and editorial framing. Episodes frequently center on live or recorded poem readings, paired with discussions of craft, cultural context, and the poet's intent. Guests span diverse identities and themes—from environmental memory and diaspora to trauma, war, and urban life—delivering intimate, performative readings that blend lyric performance with insightful reflections. The format often features an editor introducing the piece and guiding the surrounding dialogue, with occasional thematic series or marginal notes about the Poem-a-Day program. This combination of fresh poetry, author-led interpretation, and institutional backing ... more

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