Poems are written with words chosen for their sounds and beauty as well as their meaning. Harder - Poetry is a type of literature in which the sound and meaning of language are combined to create ideas and feelings. People are often attracted to poetry by its sounds and rhythm patterns. Poetry began in prehistoric times when people passed down their oral history in poetic language and song. Lyric poetry is any short poem.
Narrative poems are ones that tell stories, an epic or ballad.
Dramatic poetry also tells a story, but in this case one or more of the poem's characters acts out the story. Be sure to visit his 'how to' section. This site introduces two methods to follow for creating Haiku. After examining several of the poetry websites, complete one or more of the following activities. Subscribe to a Kids Poetry Newsletter.