Poem (noun)

  1. A piece of writing that expresses feelings or thoughts in a creative and imaginative way, often using rhythm and figurative language.
  2. A written work in verse.

Origin:

Middle english poem, from anglo-french poime, from latin poema, from greek poiēma, from poiein to make, compose.

Examples:

  1. He recited a poem he had written.
  2. The poem was about the beauty of nature.
  3. This poem is considered one of the greatest in English literature.
  4. It is a short poem but it packs a punch.
  5. She read a poem about love and loss.
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