as in verse
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
your assignment is to write two poems about springtime
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As of this writing, Janine has published two books of poems, most recently Decade of the Brain, and Marcelo has published a book of poems and a memoir, titled Children of the Land.
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Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
Never to be deterred, Izzy begins writing her poems in secret, stacking notebook upon notebook in the back of her closet, and then when that’s too risky, writing on the toilet paper with the mascara while the hothead sleeps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2025
As a student who researches and writes poems about themes of dictatorship, she is heartened by the separation of powers in the United States, but said the federal government’s often contradictory language in this moment feels dangerous.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
One scene where a young Chuck's teacher (played by Siegel) discusses the poem with him is a poignant one.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Esther Lin, Time, 12 June 2025
Never to be deterred, Izzy begins writing her poems in secret, stacking notebook upon notebook in the back of her closet, and then when that’s too risky, writing on the toilet paper with the mascara while the hothead sleeps.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 2025
As a student who researches and writes poems about themes of dictatorship, she is heartened by the separation of powers in the United States, but said the federal government’s often contradictory language in this moment feels dangerous.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
One scene where a young Chuck's teacher (played by Siegel) discusses the poem with him is a poignant one.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poem
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The Best Cocktail for Poetry Fans: Negroni Lyrical writers like Shakespeare and John Keats often relied on iambic pentameter: verses that contain five 10-syllable lines.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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The verses maintained the same reflective tone as that chorus, drifting back lyrically to a time when the two people were young and carefree.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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But there’s barely a trace of any geography in Oasis’ lyrics.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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References to New York City venues and streets grace songs whose synths tilt toward trance music while lyrics speak to clawing toward a hard-won joie de vivre.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The 1943 Argentine Revolution is happening, which Ché helpfully explains in song.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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The only song in the whole musical that regularly gets done for karaoke.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The poem was published in Shakespeare’s 1609 quarto of 154 sonnets, which wasn’t widely popular in its day.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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At Paul Revere Junior High, Russell won first place at a Shakespeare Festival for his sonnet recitation.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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“Poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poem. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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