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Poetry is a literary art form that has been around for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Its history is rich and diverse, with many different styles and forms of poetry emerging and evolving over time.
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What is poetry? ˈpoʊ ɪ tri noun 1350–1400; ME poetrie < ML poētria poetic art, der. of poēta poet literary work in metrical form; poetic works; poems; verse. the art of writing poems. prose with poetic qualities. poetic spirit or feeling. any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling.
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