This very tiny and simple butterfly poem uses word play (flutter by, butterfly), alliteration (repeating the ‘b’s and the ‘p’s), and is written in the style of a list poem (the repetition of beautiful butterfly). It has a delicacy and gentility like the butterfly it talks about. This is a favourite with very young […]
DIFFERENT POEM FORMS
I have provided teaching on each of the different poem forms listed, which you can access via the teachers page above. Therefore, if you need to learn about the definitions and qualities of each of the different poem forms, or would like ideas of how to start writing them, use the TEACHERS’ PAGE, DIFFERENT POETRY FORMS . Alternatively, if you would like to find specific examples of any particular poem form, you will find listed below examples of ACROSTICS, ALPHABET POEMS, ALTERNATIVE NURSERY RHYMES, FREE VERSE, HAIKUS, KENNINGS, LIST POEMS, SHAPE POEMS/CALLIGRAMS, and TRADITIONAL NURSERY RHYMES. On the other hand, if you are looking for examples of one particular poem form, you will find them listed in their own sub-category too make it even easier to find what you are looking for. Just use the drop down menu in the category POEMS FORMS and click on the poem type that you need examples of.