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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 Thea Matthews. 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 Monica Ferrell for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on October 15, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

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

Recorded by Tsering Wangmo Dhompa for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on October 13, 2025. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠

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

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Recent Guests

Kevin Prufer
Poet reading his own work
Episode: Kevin Prufer: "Graves"
Dāshaun Washington
Poet reading Half-Light
Episode: Dāshaun Washington: "Half-light"
Samira Negrouche
Poet and author
Episode: Samira Negrouche: "Poem of September 24"
John Iremil Teodoro
A multilingual poet, critic, educator, and translator exploring themes of diaspora and belonging.
Poet and Author
Episode: John Iremil Teodoro and Luisa A. Igloria: “Lingården Äldreboende Lenhovda”
Immanuel Mifsud
A poet from Malta who reads his poem and explores its meaning
Episode: Immanuel Mifsud and Ruth Ward: “Stone”
Tomica Bajsić
Croatian singer and poet
Episode: Tomica Bajsić and Nina Bajsić: “When You Hit Yourself with an Axe While Chopping Wood”
Saeed Jones
Author and poet known for exploring themes of identity and belonging
Episode: Saeed Jones: “Self-Portrait as Hereboy, Sethe’s Dog in Beloved”
Randall Mann
American poet, author of Deal, New and Selected Poems
Episode: Guest Editor Interview: August 2025 Guest Editor Randall Mann
Andrea Rexilius
Poet
Episode: Andrea Rexilius: “The Way the Language Was”

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Natalie Handel
Author and guest editor, involved with various poetry initiatives. Natalie often contributes insights into the literary value and context of featured poems.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • 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!

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    jkillah1
    United States2 months ago
  • The green grass

    Is good to listen to different poems by different poets.

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    5
    Rosie😎 Rosie garden
    United Kingdoma year 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 States3 years ago
  • 👏🏼

    Lovely poetry by contemporary writers ❤️

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    Marva24
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The diversity of poets featured is often celebrated, allowing for a rich exploration of various cultural perspectives.
Many express gratitude for the daily presence of poems in their lives, describing it as a positive start to their day.
Some listeners have noted technical issues in a few episodes but continue to find value in the overall experience.
Listeners appreciate the direct connection to poets through their readings, which brings the emotional depth of the works to life.

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Guest Editor Interview: October 2025 Guest Editor Rick Barot
Q: What are the values you highlight in your poetry workshop?
I emphasize risk and formal ingenuity in poetry, using the boldness of poets like Chen Chen and Margaret Walker as exemplars for my students.
Guest Editor Interview: October 2025 Guest Editor Rick Barot
Q: What other reading are you doing in your free time?
I am revisiting works that I love in the prose poem form, ranging from Gertrude Stein to Oliver de la Passe, while questioning how we define what a poem is.
Guest Editor Interview: October 2025 Guest Editor Rick Barot
Q: How did you approach curating Poem-a-Day for October?
I wanted an indulgent and varied gathering of poems, reaching out to poets whose work I enjoy, including older poets, emerging poets, and peers.
Guest Editor Interview: September 2025 Guest Editor Nathalie Handal
Q: What are you working on now in your writing, teaching, and publishing life?
I'm working on poems inspired by New York City, exploring the intercultural dynamics and preparing my ninth poetry collection, Roma Rome, publishing in 2026.
Guest Editor Interview: September 2025 Guest Editor Nathalie Handal
Q: Can you share what you are currently reading?
I'm translating the work of Giovanni Keseb and delving into various poets including Goliadda Sapienza and Mahmoud Darwish, focusing on themes like color and identity.

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Listeners are presented with a daily series of original poetry by contemporary poets, offering a fresh and varied listening experience each day. The content encapsulates themes of identity, nature, the human experience, and the emotional depth surrounding personal and cultural narratives. Each poem is read by the poet, immersing audiences in the intended tone and inflection, which enhances the understanding of the themes and emotions conveyed.

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