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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
Memorizing a poem first thing in the morning became a way of attuning me to a different logic.
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Charley Locke, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
There are striking similarities between Frost’s collection and Tennyson’s poem; many of Frost’s poems refer directly to a corresponding canto in Tennyson’s work.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Swanson recently published her second book of poems.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Since its inception in 2020, this cinematic poem has been a communal effort to explore the complexities of truth and identity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Charley Locke, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
There are striking similarities between Frost’s collection and Tennyson’s poem; many of Frost’s poems refer directly to a corresponding canto in Tennyson’s work.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Swanson recently published her second book of poems.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Since its inception in 2020, this cinematic poem has been a communal effort to explore the complexities of truth and identity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poem
Noun
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Well-structured and fluent, the paper includes several Bible verses that catch her attention — yet turn out to be nonexistent.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Then, on Instagram Live last night, Bhad Bhabie appeared to tease a new unreleased verse from West recorded for the song.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stone’s rich, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics were felt far and wide, earning her multiple Grammy nominations and a lasting influence in the neo-soul genre.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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The agreement emerged from extensive discussions between SWA’s lyrics team featuring Puneet Sharma, Raj Shekhar, Hussain Haidry, Danish Javed, and Shellee, alongside MCAI representatives Indrajit Sharma and Vipin Mishra.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1983, Dugin was sent to K.G.B. headquarters after performing dissident songs at a Moscow art studio.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Breaking from tradition, this year’s telecast will not feature live performances of all the original song nominees.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Artificial intelligence has never been more powerful, constantly expanding its litany of flexes — from generating sonnets and fantastical images to believably mimicking emotions, all while churning through mountains of data faster than any human being could.—
Adriana Lee,
WWD,
26 Nov. 2024
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And that a major plot in the novels involves sentient, talking animals that love sonnets and science?—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Poem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poem. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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