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The Daily Poem
The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios.
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Episodes
The Daily PoemRobert Frost's "Christmas Trees"
Robert Frost, born March 26, 1874, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died January 29, 1963, Boston, Massachusetts), American poet who was much admired for his…
The Daily PoemTed Kooser's "A Glint"
Today's poem is by Ted Kooser , byname of Theodore Kooser, (born April 25, 1939, Ames, Iowa, U.S.), American poet, whose verse was noted for its tender wisdom…
The Daily PoemWilliam Wordsworth's "London, 1802"
Today's poem is by "William Wordsworth, (born April 7, 1770, Cockermouth, Cumberland, England—died April 23, 1850, Rydal Mount, Westmorland), English poet…
The Daily PoemCarl Sandberg's "The Long Shadow of Lincoln - A Litany"
Today's poem is by Carl Sandburg, (born Jan. 6, 1878, Galesburg, Ill., U.S.—died July 22, 1967, Flat Rock, N.C.), American poet, historian, novelist, and…
The Daily PoemSong of Songs: Chapter 8
Today's poem comes from one of the more famous passages of religious writing -- Song of Songs, chapter 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Daily PoemWendell Berry's "1997"
Wendell Berry, in full Wendell Erdman Berry, (born August 5, 1934, Port Royal, Kentucky, U.S.), American author whose nature poetry, novels of America’s rural…
The Daily Poem2 Poems for Autumn from Sally Thomas
On today's show: two sonnets from Sally Thomas for autumn. You can read them here…
The Daily PoemLouise Glück: Winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
Louise Glück, in full Louise Elisabeth Glück, (born April 22, 1943, New York, New York, U.S.), American poet whose willingness to confront the horrible, the…
The Daily PoemRhina Espaillat's "Gardening"
Rhina P. Espaillat has published ten full-length books and three chapbooks, comprising poetry, essays, and short stories, in both English and her native…
The Daily PoemElizabeth Bishop's "A Miracle for Breakfast"
Elizabeth Bishop, (born Feb. 8, 1911, Worcester, Mass., U.S.—died Oct. 6, 1979, Boston, Mass.), American poet known for her polished, witty, descriptive verse…
The Daily PoemWallace Stevens' "Anecdote of a Jar"
Wallace Stevens, (born Oct. 2, 1879, Reading, Pa., U.S.—died Aug. 2, 1955, Hartford, Conn.), American poet whose work explores the interaction of reality and…
The Daily PoemAlice Cary's "Autumn"
Alice Cary (b. April 26, 1820, Mount Healthy, near Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.—d. February 12, 1871, New York, New York) and Phoebe Cary (b. September 4, 1824…
The Daily PoemSir Walter Raleigh's "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"
Sir Walter Raleigh, Raleigh also spelled Ralegh, (born 1554?, Hayes Barton, near Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England—died October 29, 1618, London), English…
The Daily PoemChristopher Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"
Christopher Marlowe, (baptized Feb. 26, 1564, Canterbury, Kent, Eng.—died May 30, 1593, Deptford, near London), Elizabethan poet and Shakespeare’s most…
The Daily PoemGwendolyn Brooks' "A Sunset of the City"
Gwendolyn Brooks, in full Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks, (born June 7, 1917, Topeka, Kan., U.S.—died Dec. 3, 2000, Chicago, Ill.), American poet whose works deal…
The Daily PoemLangston Hughes’ “Mother to Son”
Langston Hughes, in full James Mercer Langston Hughes, (born February 1, 1902?, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.—died May 22, 1967, New York, New York), American writer…
The Daily PoemDonald Hall's "The Long Ranger"
Donald Hall, in full Donald Andrew Hall, Jr., (born September 20, 1928, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.—died June 23, 2018, Wilmot, New Hampshire), American poet…
The Daily PoemT.S. Eliot's "La Figlia che Piange"
T.S. Eliot, in full Thomas Stearns Eliot, (born September 26, 1888, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died January 4, 1965, London, England), American-English poet…
The Daily PoemYvor Winters' "At the San Francisco Airport"
Yvor Winters, (born Oct. 17, 1900, Chicago, Ill., U.S.—died Jan. 25, 1968, Palo Alto, Calif.), was an American poet, critic, and teacher who held that…
The Daily PoemClaude McKay's "Subway Winds"
Claude McKay, (born September 15, 1889, Nairne Castle, Jamaica, British West Indies—died May 22, 1948, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.), Jamaican-born poet and…
The Daily PoemChristina Rossetti's "An Apple Gathering"
Christina Rossetti, in full Christina Georgina Rossetti, pseudonym Ellen Alleyne, (born Dec. 5, 1830, London, Eng.—died Dec. 29, 1894, London), one of the most…
The Daily PoemBilly Collins' "The Names"
Today's poem is Billy Collins' "The Names"--a poem written in honor of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Daily PoemMary Oliver's "Every Morning"
Mary Oliver was born on September 10, 1935, in Maple Heights, Ohio. Her honors include an American Academy of Arts & Letters Award, a Lannan Literary Award…
The Daily PoemElinor Wylie's "Wild Peaches"
Elinor Wylie, née Elinor Morton Hoyt, (born Sept. 7, 1885, Somerville, N.J., U.S.—died Dec. 16, 1928, New York, N.Y.), American poet and novelist whose work…
The Daily PoemLuci Shaw's "Time Travel"
Luci Shaw was born in 1928 in London, England, and has lived in Canada, Australia and the U.S.A. A 1953 high honors graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois…
The Daily PoemH.D.'s "Helen"
Hilda Doolittle, byname H.D., (born September 10, 1886, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died September 27, 1961, Zürich, Switzerland), American poet, known…
The Daily PoemEugene Field's "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod"
Eugene Field, (born September 2, 1850, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died November 4, 1895, Chicago, Illinois), American poet and journalist, best known, to his…
The Daily PoemHayden Carruth's "Abandoned Ranch, Big Bend"
Hayden Carruth was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Waterbury, Conn., U.S. and died Sept. 29, 2008, Munnsville, N.Y. He was American poet and literary critic best known…
The Daily PoemMary Jo Salter's "Home Movies: A Sort of Ode"
Mary Jo Salter is the author of eight books of poetry, most recently The Surveyors (2017). She is also a lyricist whose song cycle “Rooms of Light: The Life of…
The Daily PoemMarilyn Chin's "Turtle Soup"
Today's poem is Marilyn Chin's "Turtle Soup." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemLouise Bogan's "The Alchemist"
Today's poem is Louise Bogan's "The Alchemist." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemLouise Bogan's "The Alchemist"
Today's poem is Louise Bogan's "The Alchemist." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemRobert Herrick's "The Argument of his Book"
Today's poem is Robert Herrick's "The Argument of his Book." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd…
The Daily PoemDonald Justice's "The Evening of the Mind"
Today's poem is Donald Justice's "The Evening of the Mind." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd…
The Daily PoemPercy Shelley's "Mont Blanc"
Today's poem is Percy Shelley's "Mont Blanc." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemBilly Collins' "Aristotle"
Today's poem is Billy Collins' "Aristotle." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemTed Hughes' "The Thought Fox"
Today's poem is Ted Hughes' "The Thought Fox." Happy birthday to Ted Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public…
The Daily PoemLewis Carroll's "A Pig-Tale"
Today's poem is Lewis Carroll's "A Pig-Tale." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Daily PoemEdward Thomas' "Liberty"
Today's poem is Edward Thomas' "Liberty." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this…
The Daily PoemR. S. Thomas' "I Was Vicar of Large Things"
Today's poem is R. S. Thomas' "I Was Vicar of Large Things." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd…
The Daily PoemElizabeth Bishop's "A Summer's Dream"
Today's poem is Elizabeth Bishop's "A Summer's Dream." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemShakespeare's "this royal throne of kings" soliloquy
Today's poem is from John of Gaunt's soliloquy in Shakeapeare's Richard II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public…
The Daily PoemWendell Berry's "To My Mother"
In honor of his 86th birthday, today's poem is Wendell Berry's "To My Mother." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public…
The Daily PoemRachel Richardson's "Shearwater"
Today's poem is Rachel Richardson's "Shearwater." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemCharlotte Turner Smith's "Huge Vapours Brood Above the Clift'd Shore"
Today's poem is Charlotte Turner Smith's "Huge Vapours Brood Above the Clift'd Shore." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a…
The Daily PoemFranz Wright's "Auto-Lullaby"
Today poem is Franz Wright's "Auto-Lullaby." This episode also includes information on our next kids poetry competition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
The Daily PoemLynda Hull's "Insect Life of Florida"
Today's poem is Lynda Hull's "Insect Life of Florida." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemStanley Kunitz' "The Layers"
Today would have been Stanley Kunitz 115 birthday, so today's poem is one of his most famous poems,"The Layers." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Daily PoemBilly Collins' "The Lanyard"
Today's poem is Billy Collins' "The Lanyard" (thanks to Karen Swallow Prior for the recommendation). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Daily PoemWendell Berry's "early in the year by my friend's gift"
Today's poem is Wendell Berry's "early in the year by my friend's gift." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode…
The Daily PoemEmily Dickinson's "Of Bronze and Blaze"
Today's poem is Emily Dickinson's "Of Bronze and Blaze." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
The Daily PoemRobert Frost's "The Tuft of Flowers"
Today's poem is Robert Frost's "The Tuft of Flowers." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemWilliam Cullen Bryant's "Summer Winds"
Today's poem is William Cullen Bryant's "Summer Winds." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemCamille Dungy's "Trophic Cascade"
Today's poem is Camille Dungy's "Trophic Cascade." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemMalcolm Guite's "The Singing Bowl"
Today's poem is Malcolm Guite's "The Singing Bowl" -- a poem about gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public…
The Daily PoemKimberly Johnson's "Big Finish"
Today's poem is Kimberly Johnson's "Big Finish." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemHopkins' "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"
Today's poem is Gerard Manley Hopkins' "As Kingfishers Catch Fire" (with a little assist from fellow-poet, Maurice Manning). Hosted on Acast. See…
The Daily PoemNatasha Tretheway's "Family Portrait"
Today's poem is Natasha Tretheway's "Family Portrait." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Daily PoemLuci Shaw's "Tenting, Burr Trail, Long Canyon, Escalante"
Today's poem is Luci Shaw's "Tenting, Burr Trail, Long Canyon, Escalante." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public…
The Daily PoemSarah Teasale's "The Answer"
Today poem is Sarah Teasale's "The Answer." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…