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“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.” ~ Langston Hughes. Today’s featured poet for National Poetry Month is Langston Hughes! Langston Hughes (1901–1967) was an American poet and Harlem Renaissance figure who focused on the African American experience. His blend of themes jazz, identity, and resilience made him one of the most influential voices in American literature. Join in on the celebration of poetry by picking up one of his collections at the SUNY Orange Library found in both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses 📜🪶✨Created by: Catherine Raciti

“Tomorrow I will be sweet God, I will set them free,” ~ Sylvia Plath. Today’s featured poet for National Poetry Month is Sylvia Plath! Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) was an American poet known for her powerful confessional style as seen in her collection Ariel. A gifted writer from childhood, she became a major figure in 20th‑century poetry due to her emotionally intense writing.
Join in on the celebration of poetry by picking up one of her collections at the SUNY Orange Library found in both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses 📜🪶✨created by: Catherine Raciti

“Freedom lies in being bold.” ~ Robert Frost. today’s featured poet for National Poetry Month is Robert Frost! Robert Frost (1874–1963) was an American poet known for his clear, conversational style and depictions of rural New England. After early success in England, he became one of America’s most celebrated poets, winning four Pulitzer Prizes.
Join in on the celebration of poetry by picking up one of his collections at the SUNY Orange Library found in both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses 📜🪶✨

“You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.” ~ Maya Angelou
Today’s featured poet for National Poetry Month is Maya Angelou! Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for exploring identity, racism, and resilience as seen in her famous poem “Still I Rise”. She is a cultural icon whose voice continues to inspire.
Join in on the celebration of poetry by picking up one of his collections at the SUNY Orange Library found in both the Newburgh and Middletown campuses 📜🪶✨created by Catherine Raciti