The difference between a poem and a Song
1.Poem and song both are described as a composition of words with similar nature.
2. The major difference between them is that a song is set to music while a poem is not set to music.
3.Poem is a composition that is written or spoken for communicating beautiful, imaginative or elevated thoughts whereas song is written or adapted for the purpose of singing.
4. A song is generally supported by musical instruments. Words in the song are collectively known as lyrics. A poem on the other hand consists of grouping of words known as stanzas.
5. Song writers are known as a lyricist and writers of poem are known as poets.
6.Usually lyrics are kept shorter but comparatively a poet does not face this limitation. He can write long poems also depending upon the requirement.
7. Unlike poems, lyrics of a song are more dependent on regular rhythm. On the other hand poetry needs to exhibit its own theme and variation.
8.Literary scholars also differentiate them on the basis of the content.
9. Verse in a song often reminds one of his/her personal experiences whereas poems are often written on the basis of emotions felt and perception towards people, places, things etc.
10.A song is sung while a poem is read.
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