poem

Definition

  • noun: a piece of writing that usually has figurative language and that is written in separate lines that often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme
  • noun: a composition in verse
  • synonyms: poesy, ballad, cycle

Examples

  • He wrote a 'poem' about his parents.

  • a love/epic 'poem'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to plan this, haven't you? Mm-hmm. But we have to savour this moment! You could recite an epic poem for me. - A limerick? Or something! - I don't think so. Can I at least know the name of my champion? Um, Shrek. (..)
    2001 Shrek