Today’s poem speaks unironically of a pastoral Eden where fathers and sons commune with one another while the fish jump. Happy reading.
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Richard Armour's "Parental Pride"
2026/07/03 | 2 mins.
Today’s poem takes a well-meant jab at the things we say about babies. Happy reading.
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William McGonagall's "Attempted Assassination of the Queen"
2026/07/01 | 3 mins.
Today’s poem comes from the pen of the perfect mid-week poet. Happy reading.
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Prudentius' "The Passion of the Apostles Peter and Paul"
2026/06/29 | 6 mins.
Today’s poem, originally a 4th-century Latin composition, details the celebration of Sts. Peter and Paul in ancient Rome. Happy reading.
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Pablo Neruda's "Ode To The Artichoke"
2026/06/26 | 4 mins.
Today’s poem is a paean to the world’s greatest vegetable. 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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