a combination of words arranged in sentences or verses, used to relay a general message or story
verses may also rhyme
verses may also rhyme
by Nifty nick June 19, 2003

by Shjwiwisjdbjskslslskso March 08, 2019

Poems were originally named after the famous poet, Edgar Allan Poe. Until his rise in popularity, poems were known by different names, like "lyric" or "verse". That's why Shakespeare never referred to his writings as poems, but rather "sonnets"
by ycrem nitram March 26, 2017

*A thing that teens use to vent. Written by unusually gifted people, nerds, goths, emos (although their poetry most always sucks), and of course, those poor, pathetic souls that think they have absolutely nothing to live for.
*Written in the form of whatever you feel like
*Written in the form of whatever you feel like
How can I give an example of a poem? Okay...I'll try. Ahem.
I like poems.
They rule.
This poem sux ass.
But I'm really cool!
tee hee hee!
smooooochezz!
<3
I like poems.
They rule.
This poem sux ass.
But I'm really cool!
tee hee hee!
smooooochezz!
<3
by Southern Belle: git r dun! June 23, 2006

I was part of a poem up the mountain.
by Seamie April 30, 2003

A thing that teens use to vent. Written by usually very gifted people and emos about their feelings and experiences.
by bmylovr March 21, 2008

Roses are red, Violets are blue, sugas is sweet and so are you. But the roses are wilting, the violets are dead, the sugar bowls empty, and so is your head!
by blacks_jack March 26, 2004
