The Best American Poetry 2025

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Guest edited by Terence WinchNEA Fellow and editor of the pick of the week on the Best American Poetry blogthe 2025 edition marks a poignant farewell to series editor David Lehman, celebrating more than three decades of poetic excellence.

For thirty-eight years, The Best American Poetry series has won widespread acclaim as the nations most influential and vital poetry anthology. BAP, which has inspired similar ventures abroad, has garnered plaudits for its ability to capture the zeitgeist of American poetry. This years anthology is guest edited by the esteemed poet and songwriter Terence Winch, who brings to the task his work as a musician and poetry editor as well as his many years of experience as head of publications at the Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian. Winch, known for his inspired selections on the Best American Poetry blog, curates a vibrant array of compelling voices.

The Best American Poetry 2025 is a landmark edition that not only showcases the finest contemporary American poetry but also honors David Lehmans achievement as the anthologys founding editor. The list of editors is a whos who of US poetry elites, writes Oxford professor of poetry A. E. Stallings. And behind it all, the poet David Lehman, the series editor, has labored quietly and diligently ensuring its continuity and continued relevance.

Lehmans vision and dedication have shaped these collections into much-anticipated annual events, sparking lively discussion, controversy on occasion, and always a jubilant affirmation of modern American poetry. This years edition stands as a testament to David Lehmans legacyand to the enduring power of poetry.

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David Lehman, the series editor ofThe Best American Poetry, editedTheOxford Book of American Poetry. His books of poetry includeThe Morning Line,When a Woman Loves a Man,andThe Daily Mirror. He has written such nonfiction books as Signs of the Times: Deconstruction and the Fall of Paul de Man. He lives in New York City and Ithaca, New York.