Synonyms for
Poem
Definition
A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery.
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Common collocations
- write a poem
- read a poem
- short poem
- long poem
- love poem
- poem about
- poem by
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Usage note
While 'poem' is the standard term, 'verse' can sometimes be used synonymously, especially in more formal contexts. Avoid using 'poem' to refer to song lyrics unless they are specifically written as poetry.
Example sentences
- I wrote a poem about my cat.
- She read a poem about nature.
- He recited a poem in front of the class.
- The poet wrote a beautiful love poem.
- The book of poems was published last year.
Quotes
'A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness.' - Robert Frost
'A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.' - W.H. Auden
'A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it.' - Dylan Thomas