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  1. 1The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected PoemsPatricia Smith · 2025 · 2 honors
  2. 2Something About LivingLena Khalaf Tuffaha · 2024 · 2 honors
  3. 3Punks: New & Selected PoemsJohn Keene · 2022 · 2 honors
  4. 4IncarnadineMary Szybist · 2013 · 2 honors
  5. 5from unincorporated territory [åmot]Craig Santos Perez · 2023 · 1 honor
  6. 6FloatersMartín Espada · 2021 · 1 honor
  7. 7DMZ ColonyDon Mee Choi · 2020 · 1 honor
  8. 8Sight LinesArthur Sze · 2019 · 1 honor
  9. 9IndecencyJustin Phillip Reed · 2018 · 1 honor
  10. 10Half-light: Collected Poems 1965–2016Frank Bidart · 2017 · 1 honor
  11. 11The Performance of Becoming HumanDaniel Borzutzky · 2016 · 1 honor
  12. 12Voyage of the Sable Venus: And Other PoemsRobin Coste Lewis · 2015 · 1 honor
  13. 13Faithful and Virtuous NightLouise Glück · 2014 · 1 honor
  14. 14Bewilderment: New Poems and TranslationsDavid Ferry · 2012 · 1 honor
  15. 15Head Off & SplitNikky Finney · 2011 · 1 honor
  16. 16LightheadTerrance Hayes · 2010 · 1 honor
  17. 17Transcendental Studies: A TrilogyKeith Waldrop · 2009 · 1 honor
  18. 18Fire to Fire: New and Selected PoemsMark Doty · 2008 · 1 honor
  19. 19Time and Materials: Poems 1997–2005Robert Hass · 2007 · 1 honor
  20. 20Splay AnthemNathaniel Mackey · 2006 · 1 honor