Last month, we learned about rhyming patterns in poetry. This month, we are learning about some common types of poems.
Concrete Poetry (Shape Poetry)
This type of poetry uses a shape as an outline. You can really pick any shape. The only confines are the shape you pick. Usually, the shape has something to do with the topic of the poem.
Diamante Poetry
This kind of poetry is similar to concrete poetry, but has more specific rules. The first line is a noun, the second line is two adjectives describing the noun, the third line is three verbs describing the noun, and the fourth line has a short phrase about the first noun, and the last noun [line 7]. From there, it's just like a mirror. The bottom line is a noun opposite to the top one, and right above that are the two adjectives describing the last noun, and it continues. Here is an example. (I just made it up now, so it's not the greatest. Also, I'm thinking of the sea. I just read a book about pirates. . . :) )
Sea
Calm, wild
Roaring, churning, bellowing
Untamed glory, Quiet monotony
Living, growing, submitting
Awe-inspiring, dull
Land
Haiku
Haikus have five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. Here's an example. (Again, I just made it up.)
The tiny mouse runs.
My cat pounces on his prey.
A playful game starts.
Here are a few types of poems. Next month, we'll talk about even more types of poems! Do you have a favorite type of poem? Why?
Spruce Nogard
