Common types of poems

Ten types of poems are mentioned as under:

1. Sonnet:

A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often exploring themes of love or nature. The Shakespearean (or English) sonnet and the Petrarchan (or Italian) sonnet are popular forms.

2. Haiku:

A traditional Japanese form with three lines, typically structured in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, often focusing on nature.

3. Limerick:

A humorous five-line poem with a specific meter and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

4. Free Verse:

A poem that does not adhere to a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for greater freedom in structure and form.

5. Villanelle:

A 19-line poem with a strict rhyme scheme (ABA ABA ABA ABA ABA ABAA) and a repeating pattern of lines.

6. Ode:

A lyrical poem expressing admiration or praise for a person, object, or concept, often with a formal tone and structure.

7. Elegy:

A reflective poem typically expressing sorrow or lament for someone who has died.

8. Epic:

A long narrative poem that details heroic deeds and events that are significant to a culture or nation.

9. Ballad:

A narrative poem that tells a story, often of folk tales or historical events, with a simple rhyme scheme and regular meter.

10. Acrostic:

A poem where the first letter of each line spelis out a word or message when read vertically.