Epigramas

An epigram is a concise, witty, and often satirical verse or saying. Originally, ancient Greeks and Romans used the term epigramma to describe short inscriptions, which evolved into concise poems. The Roman poet Martial was a master of this form, publishing many epigrams between 86 and 98 C.E..1

Ernesto Cardenal, a prominent Nicaraguan poet, published a collection titled Epigramas in 1961. These poems often denounced the violence of the Somoza regime in Nicaragua and also included love poems characterized by irony. Cardenal's work, like the epigram form itself, is known for its brevity and pointed commentary.21