What is an Envoy?

An envoy is the short final verse of a poem.

Example of an Envoy - shown in a Ballade

Envoy is used in poetry to help finalise the poem and create interest. It is used to produce closure to a poem.

Why don’t you try writing a poem using an envoy and enter it into one of our poetry competitions.

For information on poetry terms other than an adjective visit our poetry glossary – poetry terms.