What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poetry in very old language (5)" mean?

The definition is "Poetry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). V (synonym of "very") + ERSE (synonym of "old language"); definition: "Poetry" The answer is VERSE.

Poetry in very old language (5)

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