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Poets.org In Your Pocket
Brand new, this mobile poetry archive brings the entire collection of over 2,500 poems on Poets.org into the palm of a hand. Formatted for effortless access on most mobile devices, the poems can be browsed by author, title, occasion, or form, and searched easily by keyword. Read a poem, anytime, anywhere—whether to fill a spare moment, woo a darling, toast a friend, find solace, or recite a few immortal lines—verse is now at your fingertips.

Poets.org
The official website of Academy of American Poets, Poets.org offers hundreds of essays and interviews about poetry, biographies of more than 500 poets, over 2,500 poems, and audio clips of 150 poems. Each month, the site receives over million unique visitors, making it one of the largest and most popular poetry sites on the internet.

Academy of American Poets
The Academy of American Poets was founded in 1934 to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. Through its many programs, the Academy works passionately to build and sustain an audience for poetry by offering new readers the resources and means to discover verse and helping enthusiasts deepen their engagement, while also supporting the work of poets at all stages of their careers.

The Academy runs a wide variety of programs and events, including Poets.org and National Poetry Month in April, the largest literary celebration in the world, and awards student poetry prizes at more than 200 colleges nationwide, along with many prestigious awards, from first-book prizes to lifetime achievement awards.

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The Academy serves millions of people every year and depends upon the generous support of its members and donors. If you use and enjoy the resources provided here, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today, online at: Poets.org/donate.

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