New Poetry Recommendations for the Month of May

New Poetry Recommendations for the Month of May

Rebecca Morgan Frank Picks Poetry to Journey Through the Underworld of Capitalism, Poverty, and Racism

By Rebecca Morgan Frank | May 1, 2023

Bread Givers

Bread Givers

Anzia Yezierska

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 28, 2023

Poet Sarah Holland-Batt wins the 2023 Stella Prize.

Poet Sarah Holland-Batt wins the 2023 Stella Prize.

By Janet Manley | April 27, 2023

“Three Parts in Which Emre Kills His Daughters”

“Three Parts in Which Emre Kills His Daughters”

Kenan Orhan

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 27, 2023

In the Orchard

In the Orchard

Eliza Minot

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 26, 2023

We Are a Haunting

We Are a Haunting

Tyriek White

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 25, 2023

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“The Blackhills”

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“Ira & the Whale”

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Happy Is a Doing Word"">"Happy Is a Doing Word"

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“Equinox ‘75,” a Poem by Ursula Le Guin

“Equinox ‘75,” a Poem by Ursula Le Guin

From the Anthology Ursula K. Le Guin: Collected Poems

By Ursula K. Le Guin | April 24, 2023

“Reversible Poem in Dishwater,” a Poem by Emily Lee Luan

“Reversible Poem in Dishwater,” a Poem by Emily Lee Luan

From the Collection 回 / Return

By Emily Lee Luan | April 24, 2023

Second Star: And Other Reasons for Lingering

Second Star: And Other Reasons for Lingering

Philippe Delerm (trans. Jody Gladding)

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 24, 2023

“Orelia, from ever.” Poetry by Melanie Rae Thon

“Orelia, from ever.” Poetry by Melanie Rae Thon

From the Collection As If Fire Could Hold Us

By Melanie Rae Thon | April 21, 2023

Fire Rush

Fire Rush

Jacqueline Crooks

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 20, 2023

“Instructions for the Drowning”

“Instructions for the Drowning”

Steven Heighton

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 19, 2023

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

Stephen Buoro

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 18, 2023

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