Game of Thrones - House Lannister

10 Different Forms of Poetry

1.Jack was running super fast
Took a tumble and broke his ass.
When I asked him about his spell,
He just groaned and rubbed his tail.
"I swear, I just trespassed.

Limerick ▼

5 lines
Rhyme Scheme: AABBA

What is a limerick?

A limerick is a five-line poem that consists of a single stanza,
an AABBA rhyme scheme, and whose subject is a short, pithy tale or description.
Most limericks are comedic, some are downright crude, and nearly all are trivial in nature.

2.

I
Don't like
This form.
It's Way
Too restrictive
For my own taste.


Poetry Form:JOYBELL ▼

(this is a shape poem}

When centered on the page it should form the outline of a bell.

The Joybell is:
a hexastich, a poem in 6 lines.

Syllabic, 1-2-2-2-4-4 syllables per line and unrhymed.

3. Sweet kitty, pounces under the blanket.
Never taking her green eyes off the stray.
Her senses are sharp, she's a trained bandit
Ready to make another her entree.

Her claws come out, as a quick forwarning.
A Cheshire grin is on full display.
For my Kitty, this is a good morning.
But I fear not too pleasant for her prey.

When her feat is done, she comes to cuddle
With innocent looks, and lioness purrs,
She plops down on my lap like a puddle.
This informs me that my lap is now hers.

You'll always be my favorite rescue.
My precious little kitty, I love you.

Sonnet - 14 lines
Rhyme Scheme - ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

4. The magnificent colors of the rainbow
Represent the merciful love of our Lord.
He ignites the sky and our souls all aglow
Forgiving our sins, so we're newly restored,
Allowing His children to evolve and grow
Because we know He is our Shield and our sword.
Don't be afraid to call on Him night or day.
One of our greatest gifts is the right to pray.
Believe you are protected under His wing.
To Him give the glory and joyfully sing
Loving praises to our omnipresent King.



ELEVENTH POWER Poetry Form ▼

(invented by Christina Jussaume)

The form consists of:
• 11 lines
• 11 syllables in each line
• rhyme scheme: a-b-a-b-a-b-c-c-d-d-d
• must be written about an uplifting subject

5. The Earth celebrates
The ultimate artisan.
Our one and only
Magnificent creator,
From whom all-loving light flows.



Form:TANKA ▼

Tanka is a classic form of Japanese poetry related to the haiku
with five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)

You may write your poem on the topic of your choice.

6.Lost
Adrift
Without you.
My loving light.

Grasping in the dark,
Returns my clinched fists forlorn,
And my tear-streaked face timeworn.
The hourglass cracks.

My mind does too.
But the world
Never
Stops.

Form: Arquain ▼

12 lines with ( 1 ) break between
each stanza, a total of ( 2 ) breaks,
and a total of ( 3 ) stanzas.

The two ( 7 ) syllable lines, must use *end* Rhyme.

The syllable count is:
1-2-3-4
break
5-7-7-5
break
4-3-2-1

7.God's Grace surrounds me still,
Of His Love I am sure.
Divine forgiveness, is ours to receive
Sent by our Savior, our gift for free.

God protects us under His wing,
Rest in Him and rejoice.
Arise with Jesus on your lips,
Cleave to His promise,
Enjoy His treasures forever more.



Poetry Form: ACROSTIC ▼

Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word,
usually using the same word(s) as in the title.

8.Life-giving rain falls
on the thirsty ground below,
soothing the dry roots
and replenishing Earth's veins.
It fills the parched creek,
giving drink to God's creatures,
big and small alike.
Calling all to a refuge
to ease the sun's rays,
of the hot, humid August
day's sweltering haze.


Naga Uta ▼

The Naga Uta, or Nagauta, is a Japanese poetry form. You can learn about its history here: "The Naga Uta" . The Naga Uta has an alternating syllable count of 5 and 7 syllables per line. Its structure is 5/7/5/7/5, and so on, until the final lines, which should be 5/7/7. As mentioned above, it can be as long as you like. There can be rhyme, but it's not a requirement. Some examples of Naga Uta from my own portfolio:

9. The view outside
the opened door is nice
with the sunshine
radiating
don't you think?

It's beautiful
I do agree with you
the sun feels nice
we should go out
shouldn't we?


(10 Lines)
Tanka Dutch Form.

10.God is my hope
For all in my life.
In Him
Always
Is where I will grow,
And be kept safe.


The Haunt is another gem from Viola Berg's treasure chest Pathways for the Poet, originated by her in honor of noted Christian educator William D. Hautt. The structure consists of six unrhymed lines with syllable counts of 4, 5, 2, 2, 5, 4. The theme should be the pursuit of wisdom or the teaching of eternal truth with each line ending on a strong word.