Poetry

Poetry is an intense form of literature, appealing directly to the emotions. In poetry, meaning is condensed to produce strong images, and words are arranged according to the pattern of their sounds, much like music. Children are attracted to such rhythms when they learn nursery rhymes. There are three main types of poetry, the oldest being epic - long narratives with a heroic or profound subject. Dramatic poetry is written for characters and can be performed on stage. Lyric poetry is the closest to songs, and these poems tend to be short and emotionally expressive.