Signing up to receive emails can be a pain because you know you'll eventually be hitting the ever-so-elusive "unsubscribe" link that may or may not actually free you from the agony of unwanted promotions and unhelpful coupons.

But this subscription doesn't antagonize with advertisements; it's an opportunity for a meditative moment on the commute to work or a peaceful way to conclude the day. By signing up on poets.org you can receive a different poem every day in your inbox that is always sent out around 6:30 a.m.

A Poem-A-Day is perfect for taking a moment to enjoy all kinds of poetry and taking a break from the monotonous work/school emails that can be such a drag to read. Along with the poem, the email includes a little blip about the poem and the author. It provides the perfect context for before or after the poem, whichever you prefer.

And it's also perfect for doing more research about the author, because usually if you dig one of their poems you'll like their other works too! Another great aspect about Poem-A-Day emails is that the poems vary so much day to day in style, date, and author.

There are poems from the 1800's and ones just released in 2017. There are long cathartic free verse, classic sonnets, and thoughtful haikus. They feature authors of all different ages, from all different backgrounds.

Poem-A-Day emails are perfect for aspiring poets, literature lovers, and those who want to find their favorites without buying the entire collection first.