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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Recent Examples of poem
Bronz says the poem was protesting state violence.
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Julia Stiles Actually Cried While Filming One of the film’s most emotional moments — Kat’s poem recital — was captured in just two takes, Stiles told Bustle in January 2025.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Cyrene’s instructions at the poem’s close tell a different story.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s the title of a childhood book that Tallman loved and turned into a poem as an adult.
—Douglas Hanks
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Estrin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Julia Stiles Actually Cried While Filming One of the film’s most emotional moments — Kat’s poem recital — was captured in just two takes, Stiles told Bustle in January 2025.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Cyrene’s instructions at the poem’s close tell a different story.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s the title of a childhood book that Tallman loved and turned into a poem as an adult.
—Douglas Hanks
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poem
Noun
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That verse has been with me through these months.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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When lyrics reference the specific facts of an alleged crime, and prosecutors can demonstrate they were intended as literal statements, not artistic expression — that evidence remains admissible.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rearrange her lyrics and Cates’ intentionally fractured scenes clearly flit between the trepidation, despair, and resigned acceptance familiar to certain locals.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Blunt didn't want the song, so Monahan kept it for Train.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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The tracklist includes songs set in every season and a sonnet-like ode to an ice-cold Staropramen.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2026
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How to build a literary community with poetry (and biscuits).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her poetry offers a rare collection of literary introspection from within Miami-Dade County government, where Tallman works as chief of staff to a top deputy of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poem. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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