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Exploring Different Types of Poetry Around The World

Types of Poetry  1. Haiku: A traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Haiku often focus on nature or seasons and aim to evoke an emotion or feeling in the reader. Here's an example: Autumn moonlight -  a worm digs silently  into the chestnut. • Matsuo Basho 2. Sonnet: A 14-line poem that originated in Italy and is often associated with love. Sonnets have a specific rhyme scheme and structure, with the most famous being the Shakespearean sonnet, which has a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. Here's an example: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,  And summer's lease hath all too short a date. •William Shakespeare, "Sonnet 18" 3. Ode: A formal poem that celebrates or praises a person, place, or thing. Odes have a structured form and often include a serious tone. Here's an example: O wild West Wind,  thou breath of A...

Poetry - A relationship between poems and poets

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  How to write Poems efficiently? Let's understand how to write poems like a pro with the help of simple steps: 1. Choose a theme or topic: Choose a topic or theme that inspires you, something that you are passionate about or interested in. For example, you might choose to write about: • Nature: "The Sunflower" • Love: "The First Kiss" • Friendship: "My Best Friend" •Personal experience: "The Day I Lost Myself" 2. Decide on a form: There are many different forms of poetry to choose from, such as sonnets, haikus, or free verse. The form you choose can help guide the content and style of your poem. For example: • Sonnet: "Shall | Compare Thee to a Summer's Day" by William Shakespeare • Haiku: "An old silent pond / A frog jumps into the pond- / Splash! Silence again." by Matsuo Basho •Free Verse: "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by William Wordsworth 3. Brainstorm and jot down ideas: Once you have your theme and f...