1
: a composition in verse
2
: something suggesting a poem (as in expressiveness, lyricism, or formal grace)
the house we stayed in … was itself a poem—
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He wrote a poem about his parents.
your assignment is to write two poems about springtime
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These poems engage directly with memory, as well as both language and the act of making.
—Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
The recording used in the film is nearly as old as the poem itself, voiced in 1915 by actor Taylor Holmes.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 June 2025
The film also becomes a wistful poem about life and aging, one that observes the injustice of old age with humor and kindness.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
From activist Raquel Willis’ opening remarks to poems recited in honor of the late literary giant Nikki Giovanni, along with talks from leading voices such as Professor Imani Perry and Kiese Laymon, to cultural critic Roxanne Gay, the festival was filled with insight, reverence and celebration.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
The recording used in the film is nearly as old as the poem itself, voiced in 1915 by actor Taylor Holmes.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 June 2025
The film also becomes a wistful poem about life and aging, one that observes the injustice of old age with humor and kindness.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
From activist Raquel Willis’ opening remarks to poems recited in honor of the late literary giant Nikki Giovanni, along with talks from leading voices such as Professor Imani Perry and Kiese Laymon, to cultural critic Roxanne Gay, the festival was filled with insight, reverence and celebration.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
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“Poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poem. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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