Name: Amanda Johnston: "We Named You Mercy" by Academy of American Poets
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Description: Recorded on November 14, 2017, for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. www.poets.org

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Amanda Johnston: "We Named You Mercy"

The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poet, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization.

Amanda Johnston: "We Named You Mercy"

Academy of American Poets

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