These Poets Had the (First and) Last Word 🏆 🎉

Read the winning poems | We received more than 900 entries, each one competing to capture attention from the start and leave a lasting impression at the end. Curious which line lingered the longest?

Dictionary.com News From the First Word to the Final Word Thank you to everyone who participated in Dictionary.com’s 2026 Poetry & Lyrics Challenge! We received more than 900 entries, each one competing to capture attention from the start and leave a lasting impression at the end. Curious which line lingered the longest? Read the pieces that made an impact from beginning to end! View winning poems About Us   Privacy Policy