Types of Poems

Pick one low complexity poem, one medium complexity poem, and one high complexity poem to write. Click on the poem type to learn about them, see examples, and get tips for writing your own.

Low Complexity

• Riddle
• Cinquain or diamante
• Free verse

Medium Complexity

• Rhyming poem
• Limerick
• Concrete poem

High Complexity

• Sonnet
• The golden shovel
• Haiku