The form of a poem is how we describe the overarching structure or pattern of the poem. Some forms of poetry must stick to very specific rules about length, rhythm and rhyme. Poets enjoy playing ...

Traditionally, a poem sticks to a definite form, style and a set of characteristics. Lines are grouped into stanzas, or verses, and poets make deliberate decisions about word choices, and the ...

a form that is familiar to many people who do not ordinarily read or write poetry. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that consists of three lines. In a traditional haiku written in Japanese ...