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Oscar Wilde’s “Portia”
24/07/2026 | 4 mins.
In today’s poem, an embodied literary character possesses the power to steal the hearts of living men. Happy reading.

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Robert Service's "The Law of the Yukon"
22/07/2026 | 8 mins.
Today’s poem might be the photo-negative of Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus;” the personified Yukon does not mince words in saying the tired, huddled masses come at their own risk. Happy reading.

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Wisława Szymborska's "In Praise of My Sister"
20/07/2026 | 3 mins.
Today’s poem enjoys (among other things) the sheer relief of escaping from other poets. Happy reading.

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Ezra Pound's "Meditatio"
17/07/2026 | 2 mins.
Today’s poem ponders man’s dignity. Happy reading.

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Thomas Lux’s “A Little Tooth”
15/07/2026 | 4 mins.
Today’s poem lets the reader experience all the dread and feeling of parenthood in nine lines. Happy reading.

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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. dailypoempod.substack.com

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