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Writings that flow like rivers? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poems

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'writings' is the definition.
(poem is a kind of writing)

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(Other definitions for poems that I've seen before include "Mopes about with verses" , "Compositions, in metrical feet usually" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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