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Specific Imagery: What Makes a Poem Good? So what makes a poem good? According to Samuel Taylor Coleridge (please, never just call him Sam) the definition of poetry is "the best words in their best order". Fine. But what exactly does that mean? It means that good poetry is about much more than just matching rhythm and rhyme. What elevates any poem above its peers is the specific choice of words to match the poet's intent. Say what now? Think of it this way: our chosen words are our color palette, and the way we combine them equates to brush strokes and blending. Strong words equal bold hues, while overused and cliché terms are a