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word of the day Poems

20 poems about word of the day

word of the day is one of the most explored themes on Power Poetry, where young poets share their authentic voices and lived experiences. The 20 poems below range from raw first drafts to carefully crafted works — each one a window into how a young writer sees word of the day in their life. Whether you're looking for inspiration, connection, or just want to know you're not alone, start reading and see what resonates.

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May 19: Coin of the realm - something valued as if it were money

The value of Salt, Gold, Nickels, Coppers, Buck skin, Cotton paper, Shells Should not be valued as much as Love, Family, Friendship, Trust, Family, Experience, Happiness For these things could never…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 6Read →

May 18: Cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

Today, we are more connected than we ever were before But just because reaching each other is easier, doesn't mean we understand each other better, or that our words are clearer and the others won't…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 4Read →

May 17: Stridulation - to produce a shrill, grating sound, as a cricket does, by rubbing together certain parts of the body

So it begins. The temperature rises. Everyone's running amok Willing to do whatever it takes To make the loudest sounds Find the one, Reproduce, Die, So the ones after me can do the same thing. The…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 10Read →

May 16: Adjuration - A solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

At least once in your lifetime you have or had a duty Because someone else depended on the deed Or you depended on the deed So did you do it? How did you do it? Did you do it with heart Or sincerity?…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 2Read →

May 15: Variegate - To diversify in external appearance especially in different colors

Simplicity is the beginning, It is easy, Nothing to stress about But one mustn't stay there for too long One must strive to grow One mustn’t stop Only when one has just begun We must add new…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 3Read →

May 14: Lissom - Thin, supple, and graceful

The way it moves It moves softly, Swiftly, with speed In one’s eyes, It’s actions So hypnotic Poetic, even In another’s eyes, It is alluring, But deadly, An illusion Bound for destruction Divine in…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 2Read →

May 13: Chicanery - The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

We see We hear We know more about this Than we need to It’s as old as time Have we learned nothing? In the end, No one wins Or so we think….. Can this be used for good? Or is this act completely evil…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 5Read →

May 12: Equivocate - To be unclear or ambiguous, usually to mislead, conceal truth or avoid commitment

Black or white Red or Blue Left or right Right or wrong Good or evil Truth or Lie There’s no such thing as two sides anymore. It’s only everything in between. There was a time when everything was…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 5Read →

May 11: Quizzical - Indicating mild or amused puzzlement

I have a task at hand I must get it done My mind cannot help But wander The world raises many questions I look for answers But I only find more questions There’s so much to do Too much to do But I do…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 3Read →

May 10: Bodacious - Excellent, admirable, or attractive

Look, see, feel, appreciate Your wholesome personality your walk, look at how you treat the world flowing straight hair, sincerest of smiles, words so kind you do everything with love the sun shines…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 3Read →

May 9: Berate - Scold or criticize (someone) angrily

I know this all too well I have two parents Which means twice the yelling I get it I’m not a perfect child But who is? I’m sure, they weren’t perfect children either We were all trying No matter how…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 6Read →

May 8: Ludicrous - So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous

This little part, our corner Our little dot in the galaxy We’ve made something for ourselves, didn’t we? Growth so slow, it’s unnoticeable We war with ourselves because we’re different or that the…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 1Read →

May 7: Decoct - Extract the essence from something by heating or boiling it

Want to know what you’re made out of? The answer is simple, but not easy. It takes a great amount of willpower to start But it takes every bit of you to keep going, to finish And for what? What do…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 8Read →

May 6: Reverberate - (Of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo

This view reminds me of a Norwegian fjord though I’ve never seen one in my life. The magnificent rocks that form cliffs surround me in all directions. The wind is still, absent. The silence does not…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 8Read →

May 5: Hamartia - A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

I have loved everyone. I did. They have loved me. Did they? I have given everything. They have given everything. Or so I thought The curtains rose And the truth triumphed. The truth was on my side,…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 5Read →

May 4: Extemporize - compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

Let’s go on About our day. Take a walk, Take in the surroundings, Or get lost in your own thoughts. Let the memories flow through you, Let the memories come and go Plan for the future Or live in the…

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May 3: Persona non grata - an unacceptable or unwelcome person

M y, my, who do we have here? such crude presence, shameless attitude, ugh, that coat is an abomination! candor with no filter, who exaggerates despite claiming honesty at all times! Who only points…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 1Read →

May 2: Crosshairs - a pair of fine wires or lines crossing at right angles at the focus of an optical instrument or gun sight, for use in positioning, aiming, or measuring. A center or interest.

Oh my! There you are You’ve caused me trouble, searching for you. Now that I have you, In front of me, I can’t believe it! The events time themselves accordingly, The music stops in unison, The…

by Efflorescent_Child👁 1Read →

May 1: Subtlety - The quality or state of being subtle

Change can be sudden Change can be slow Change may not be felt Change can be subtle Change can go unnoticed But once it’s done, It is too late It is done. Small gestures Turn to habits To routine To…

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Saccharine

Sickly sweet, bittersweet, You pull me in, with that grin, that saccharine smile. Don't smile at me like that, don't ask for my name, don't tell me yours, I don't want to know, the name to that…

by Wnm966👁 2Read →