Common types
Some of the most common types of poetry:
Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, traditionally used to express love or beauty.
Haiku: A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable count, often used to describe nature and the changing seasons.
Lyric: A type of poetry that expresses the personal feelings or thoughts of the speaker.
Epic: A long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero or heroic event.
Free verse: A type of poetry that does not have a set rhyme or meter, and often has a more natural and conversational flow.
Blank verse: A type of poetry that does not rhyme, but has a set meter.
Limerick: A humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.
Villanelle: A 19-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and pattern of repetition.
Ode: A type of poetry that praises or exalts an individual, event, or object.
Elegy: A type of poetry that mourns the loss of a person or thing.
Sestina: A 39-line poem that uses a specific pattern of end-words.
ghazal: A form of poetry from Arabic, Persian, and Urdu literature that usually has rhyming couplets and a repeating refrain.
Slam Poetry: A type of poetry that is often performed live and focuses on personal experiences, social issues, and political topics.
Narrative Poetry: Poetry that tells a story and is often written in a ballad form.
Concrete Poetry: poetry that is typographically and visually arranged to enhance its meaning.
This is not an exhaustive list, there are many different types of poetry and new forms are being created all the time. Poetry is a rich and diverse art form that can take many different forms and styles, and can be enjoyed in many different ways.