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	Jessica Smith BellaOnline's Poetry Editor

Acrostic Poems for Young Learners
Acrostic poems are a fun and educational way to introduce children to poetry.

Adelaide Crapsey and the Cinquain
The cinquain, invented by Adelaide Crapsey, is a unique short form of poetry designed to deliver maximum impact with few words. In this article, we review the history of the cinquain and Adelaide Crapsey as well as explore its form.

Ekphrastic Poetry
Using poetry to understand art.

Limerick Fun
In celebration of Irish festivities in March, a look at the mechanics of writing a limerick.

Principals of Haiku
While most of us think of Haiku as a short poem consisting of 17 syllables, there are deeper principals that drive its development. Learn about a few of the principals guiding Haiku writing.

Terza Rima
A definition and example of the Italian poetic structure, Terza Rima.

The History of the Limerick
Limericks are one of the most popular forms of poetry quoted today. Learn more about this traditional (and often bawdy) poetic form.

The Perennial Poem, the Sonnet
Even in poetry, there are trends and fashions. Although set poetic forms have fallen out of favor, the sonnet continues to be revered as the height of poetry. Learn more about the appeal (and the mechanics) of the sonnet.