Simak narrates from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: "The Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite poetry to one another while the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) listened."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الجيم / 1897