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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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Recent Examples of poem
No wonder the poem has lived with two versions for a century.
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Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Pessoa created 75 of these personas (my favorite name of the bunch is Alexander Search), but three of them — Alberto Caeiro, Álvaro de Campos, and Ricardo Reis — wrote volumes of poems, enough for several books.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Wheeler read the poems slowly, twice through, then turned to Christine.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The most exciting, most fun thing is writing poems.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
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Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Pessoa created 75 of these personas (my favorite name of the bunch is Alexander Search), but three of them — Alberto Caeiro, Álvaro de Campos, and Ricardo Reis — wrote volumes of poems, enough for several books.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Wheeler read the poems slowly, twice through, then turned to Christine.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The most exciting, most fun thing is writing poems.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for poem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poem
Noun
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This year, there were two contest winners for both card and verse — meaning there are two choices for the cards.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Former UConn men’s star Liam McNeeley, in his rookie season in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets, also took to social media, sharing a Bible verse.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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As Santana’s guitar sang through the that night, the emotional crowd erupted into cheers before joining in unison to sing the lyrics.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Coiling through some 16 minutes, 55 seconds, the song was his longest ever, and his only release of original writing since Tempest in 2012.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Musically inclined, Douglas and James both spend time at the keyboard, accompanying themselves on songs that give form to their amorphous inner lives.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some have suggested that the Bard had romantic liaisons with men, in part implied by sonnets that are charged with homoerotic elements.—
Nathan Smith,
Time,
26 Nov. 2025
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Their position will allow Apache to engage in the community and inspire a love of poetry.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Colorado’s new poet laureate will help celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — this year while continuing to teach kids about poetry, work with artists statewide, and advocate for the arts.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poem. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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