What does the cryptic crossword clue "Funny poem is set as task (6)" mean?

The definition is "set as task". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of POEMIS ("poem is") [anagram: "Funny"] = IMPOSE; definition: "set as task" The answer is IMPOSE.

Funny poem is set as task (6)

Independent Cryptic #11891 | 23 Across | 2024-11-19 flower

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