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Choose from the following categories:

By Type*

1. Sonnets
2. Ballads
3. Free Verses
4. Limericks
5. Haikus
6. Cinquains
7. Acrostics

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* Note that because there are too many types of poetry, new types will be added by necessity. Contact.

If some of the above poem styles sound unfamiliar to you, the following are quick descriptions of each listed above.

Sonnet: A poem consisting of 14 lines with a rhythmic theme.

Ballad: Usually has a sentimental theme. A narrative in the form of a poem which is meant to be sung.

Free Verse: Can have either rhymed or unrhymed lines without a fixed meter.

Limerick: Nonsensical or humorous poem consisting of five lines usually following an "aabba" format (first, second, and fifth lines rhyme, as do the third and fourth lines).

Haiku: A Japanese styled poetry consisting of three lines, each line having five, seven, and five syllables respectively. Usually has a nature theme.

Cinquain: Has five lines having a set meter and rhyme.

Acrostic: A poem in which a letter from each line (usually the first letter) spells out a name or message when the letters are read in sequence.