151+ Different Forms of Poetry: From A-Z
Poetry is a beautiful and diverse art form that has captivated readers for centuries. From sonnets to haikus, from ballads to limericks, the range of poetic forms is truly awe-inspiring. But with so many types of poetry out there, it can be hard to keep them all straight.
That’s why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the forms of poetry from A-Z. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something to inspire you on this poetic journey.
So let’s dive in and explore the rich tapestry of poetic expression! the world of poetry is vast and endlessly fascinating, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
What Are All The Forms Of Poetry?
Abstract Poetry
Acrostic
Ae Freislighe
Alphabet Poetry
Anagrammatic Poetry
Ars Poetica
Awdl Gywydd
Ballade
Barzeletta (or Frottola-barzelletta)
Blackout Poems
The Blitz
Bob and Wheel
The Bop
Breccbairdne
Bref Double
Byr a Thoddaid Poems
Casbairdne
Cascade
Catena Rondo
Cento
Cethramtu Rannaigechta Moire
Chanso
Chant
Chant Royal
Chueh-chu
Cinquain
Clerihew
Clogyrnach
Concrete Poems
Contrapuntal Poems
Cro Cumaisc Etir Casbairdni Ocus Lethrannaighecht
Curtal Sonnet
Cut-up Method
Cyhydedd Fer
Cyhydedd Hir
Cyhydedd Naw Ban
Cyrch A Chwta
Cywydd Deuair Fyrion
Cywydd Deuair Hirion
Cywydd Llosgyrnog
Dansa
Dechnad Cummaisc
Dechnad Mor
Decima
Deibide Baise Fri Toin
Descort
Diminishing Verse
Dizain
Dodoitsu
Double Dactyl
Droigneach
Echo Verse
Ekphrasis (or Ekphrastic Poetry).
Elegy.
Endecha
Englyn Byr Cwca
Englyn Cyrch
Epitaph
Erasure Poetry
Espinela
Flamenca
The Fib
Found Poetry
Free Verse
Ghazal
Glose (or Glosa)
Gogyohka
Golden Shovel
Gwawdodyn
Gwawdodyn Byr
Gwawdodyn Hir
Haibun
Haiku
Haiku Sonnet
Hay(na)ku
Hir a Thoddaid
Huitain
Imayo
Interlocking Rubaiyat
Italian Octave
Katauta Poems
Kimo
Kouta.
Kwansaba
Kyrielle
Lai
Landay
Lethrannaegecht Mor
Limerick
List Poem
Luc Bat
Lune
Madrigal
Magic 9
Masnavi (or Mathnawi)
Minute Poem
Mistress Bradstreet Stanza
Mondo
Monotetra
Nashers
Nonce Forms
Nonet.
Novem
Occasional Poetry
Ode
Ottava Rima
Ovillejo Poems
Palindrome
Pantoum
Paradelle
Pregunta
Prose
Qasida
Quatern
Quintilla
Rannaigheact Mhor
Renga
Rhupunt
Rimas Dissolutas
Rime Couee
Rinnard
Rispetto
Rondeau
Rondeau Redoublé
Rondel
Rondel Supreme
Rondelet
Rondine
The Roundabout
Roundel
Roundelay
Schuttelreim
Seadna
Sedoka
Seguidilla
Senryu
Sestina
Shadorma
Sicilian Octave
Sijo
Skeltonic Verse
Snam Suad
Soledad
Somonka
Sonnet
Stornello
Strambotto
Tanka
Tautogram
Tawddgyrch Cadwynog
Terzanelle
Than-bauk
Toddaid
Trenta-Sei
Treochair
Trian Rannaigechta Moire
Tricubes
Trimeric.
Triolet.
Tripadi
Triversen
Viator
Villanelle
Virelai
Waka
Waltmarie
Ya-du
Zappai
Zejel
Conclusion
Whether you prefer the strict structure of a sonnet or the playful rhythms of a limerick, there is a poetic form that will speak to you.
By exploring the many forms of poetry from A-Z, we hope you have gained a greater appreciation for this timeless art form and perhaps even discovered a new favourite style.
So go forth and write your own poetry, experiment with different forms, and see where your creativity takes you. After all, as Robert Frost once said, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
