Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

found poem

noun

/faʊnd poʊm/

Definition

A type of poem made by taking existing texts and reframing them as poetry, often by rearranging the words and lines.

Examples

In her latest collection, she included a found poem created from headlines of the local news.
He recited a found poem made from snippets of lyrics and conversations overheard on the bus.
Many artists use found poems to highlight social issues by rearranging texts from various media.

Meaning

Found poems typically use phrases, sentences, or fragments from other sources such as newspapers, advertisements, or conversations, presenting them in a poetic format.