All Types Of Poems
Poetry Forms - Definitions and Examples
Sonnet - a short rhyming poem with 14 lines. The original sonnet form was invented in the 13/14th century by Dante and an Italian philosopher named Francisco Petrarch. The form remained largely unknown until it was found and developed by writers such as Shakespeare. Sonnets use iambic meter in each line and use line-ending rhymes.
For more about Sonnets, read How To Write A Sonnet
Limerick - a five-line witty poem with a distinctive rhythm. The first, second and fifth lines, the longer lines, rhyme. The third and fourth shorter lines rhyme. (A-A-B-B-A).
For more about Limericks, read How To Write A Limerick on the FFP Poetry Forums
Haiku - This ancient form of poem writing is renowned for its small size as well as the precise punctuation and syllables needed on its three lines. It is of ancient Asian origin.
Haiku's are composed of 3 lines, each a phrase. The first line typically has 5 syllables, second line has 7 and the 3rd and last line repeats another 5. In addition there is a seasonal reference included.
For more about Haiku, read How To Write A Haiku
Narrative - A narrative poem tells the story of an event in the form of a poem. There is a strong sense of narration, characters, and plot. It may be dramatic, with objectives and diverse characters. Narrative poetry may be short or long, and the story it relates to may be simple or complex.
See About Narrative Poems and Examples of Narrative Poems
Epic - a lengthy narrative poem in grand language celebrating the adventures and accomplishments of a legendary or conventional hero
Couplet - two lines of verse which rhyme and form a unit alone or as part of a poem.
See Stanzas - Couplet, Tercet And Quatrain
Free Verse - A Free Verse Poem does not follow any rules. Their creation is completely in the hands of the author. Rhyming, syllable count, punctuation, number of lines, number of stanzas, and line formation can be done however the author wants in order to convey the idea. There is no right or wrong way to create a Free Verse poem.
Acrostic - An acrostic poem is a poem where the one letter in each line spells out a word or phrase vertically that acts as the theme or message of the poem. The word used for the acrostic can be the name of the person you are writing the acrostic about, a message such as Happy Birthday or a theme such as Acceptance, Love or Hope.
Read more: 15 Poetry Forms with PDF Templates
10 Best All Types Of Poems
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Creative Poems I Tried To Write A Poem By Cynthia C. Naspinski
When The Words Won't Come
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Creative Poems Like The Wind By Douglas J. Olson
The Fleeting Nature Of Inspiration
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Acrostic Poems I Love You By John P. Read
Love Is Eternal
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Metaphor Poems Rose Painted By Paige
Poem About Skin Color
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- Line 2: 7-10 syllables A
- Line 3: 5-7 syllables B
- Line 4: 5-7 syllables B
- Line 5: 7-10 syllables A
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Limerick About A Hippo
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Limericks About The Sun
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Haiku About Spending Time With The One You Love
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Summer
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Haiku Poem For The Month Of May

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Staying Strong And Growing Into A Beautiful Person
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Concrete Poem A Metaphor For Supportive Dad
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Heartbreak Like A Dagger
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Poem About Skin Color
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Exploring Life's Possibilities

Visit our Poetic Forms page for More about Sonnets
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How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) By Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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Acquainted With The Night By Robert Frost
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When I Have Fears By John Keats

Try It Yourself! Templates for writing ABC Poems (PDF):
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ABC Love Poem
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ABC Poem About Children's Imaginations
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ABC Poem About The Perfect Birthday Gift
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ABC Poem About Faith
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ABC Poem About A Child's Wish To Be A Superhero

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Father Acrostic Poem
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Love Is Eternal
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Spreading Happiness Acrostic Poem
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How Lucky I Am To Have A Friend Like You
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Marriage Acrostic Poem