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RANDOM ACTS OF POETRY DAY

Random Acts of Poetry Day on the first Wednesday in October encourages outbursts of poetry. The day for poets and poet wannabes spreads random poetry through art, the written word, and voice.

It seems that since the beginning of time, people throughout the world have been expressing themselves through poetry. Known for its distinctive style and rhythm, this genre of literature offers a great way to express feelings and ideas.

You might think of poems as written with stanzas full of rhyming words. However, there are different kinds of poems. 7 Popular Poetry Formats

1. Sonnet
2. Haiku
3. Limerick
4. Ballad
5. Epitaph
6. Ode
7. Free verse
8. Along with the different types of poems, there are three main types of poetry. These include narrative, dramatic, and lyrical.
9. Even if you aren’t into poetry, you have probably heard these names: William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Sylvia Plath. These are some of the most famous poets in history. Modern-day poets include Sam Sax, Eve Ewing, Andrew Feld, and Sharon Olds.