Kwansaba: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the kwansaba, a form invented by Eugene B. Redmond.
Viator: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the viator, a form invented by Robin Skelton.
Double Dactyl: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the double dactyl, a light verse form invented by Anthony Hecht and Paul Pascal.
Trenta-Sei: Poetic Forms
Learn how to write the trenta-sei, a poetic form created by poet John Ciardi. It's a fun 36-line poem with a fun set of rhymes and refrains.
Erasure and Blackout Poems: Poetic Forms
Learn the difference between erasure and blackout poems and how to write them. Or maybe more appropriately, learn how to sculpt them.
Golden Shovel: Poetic Form
Learn how to write the golden shovel poetic form created by Terrance Hayes and inspired by Gwendolyn Brooks.
