His title of Kaviraj (King of poets) is justified by various poetical compositions.

He was especially impatient of indifferent versification; and, among his friends, rather discouraged than commended poetical composition.

In addition, the piyyutim (poetical compositions written by medieval poets or prose-writers) were curtailed.

Ilandiraiyan, himself, is believed to have made some poetical compositions.

He also states that the effort of poetical composition threw him into a state of trance in which he could not sleep.

His bani (poetical compositions) and sayings from satsang were published in two books after his demise.

Francis and Anthony are undoubtedly his musical and poetical compositions.

The concluding chapter discusses the various kinds of poetical composition.

The Triads are a peculiar species of poetical composition, of which the Welsh bards have left numerous examples.

The Tango, with its characteristic gaditano rhythm is sung only by the choirs, accompanied by their orchestras, and they are mostly poetical compositions.