Academy of American Poets

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Poem-a-Day, #NationalPoetryMonth & more, celebrating 90 years as the nation's leading champion of poets, poetry, and the work of poetry organizations.

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Academy of American Poets @POETSorg 14h

"Poem" [How about an oak leaf] by James Schuyler, born #OTD in 1923.

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Academy of American Poets @POETSorg 16h

“Her Kind” by Anne Sexton, born #OTD in 1928.

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Academy of American Poets @POETSorg 18h

11/9/26 “Like tar the smoke
On our skin”

A poem titled "Burning Car Tires" by Octavio Quintanilla. The poem reflects on vivid imagery and memories, including smoke, children playing, and walks to school. It captures themes of nostalgia and the sensory experience of past days.

The image is a poem titled "poem-a-day," written in black text on a white background. The poem reflects on memories and dreams, mentioning a pet goat named Lucifer and addressing a "brother.

Academy of American Poets @POETSorg 2d

11/8/26 “And that
(Said John)
Is
That.”

Academy of American Poets @POETSorg 3d

11/7/26 “Night, lingering, poured upon the world”