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Does the song Fields of Gold qualify as a lyric poem?

English is my weak subject, and even worse when I start trying to understand the different forms of poetry. I understand that lyrics poems do not tell a story but the state of mind or how they are feeling ( I think). At any rate I have an assignment to find a modern song that can be defined as a lyric poem.

One problem is that classifying poetry that way is very subjective. That having been said, I think Fields of Gold is a good choice for a modern day lyric poem, and should definitely qualify as one.

So yes, I think it fits the bill, and it should be okay. I think it’s got enough complexity to it to be interesting also. Good choice.

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Can anyone suggest a new form of poetry for me?

I don’t really know any proper forms of poetry besides the Haiku, and I like writing them I think they help on my off days, condensing the poem and working the syllables helps get my creative juices back on track.
But now I want to try a more disciplined form, any suggestions from personal experience?

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html

Try an Etheree like this. I have fun with forms upon occasion as well.

Men
who pen
as if words
are swords; to feint,
parry, thrust stanzas
of wit- to nick bared throat
or disarm with twist of wrists
that bear the scars of many duels
though anger seethes, composure is kept;
Knightly poets shield with gentleman’s rules.

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Basic Ingredients of Urdu Poetry

Although Urdu Poetry is a very intricate subject that manifests itself in many different forms, there are certain basic ingredients that characterize every Urdu poem. We will now take a look at how a basic Urdu poem is structured and familiarize ourselves with some of its basic ingredients.

In Urdu Poetry, a poem usually takes the form of a ghazal. A ghazal is a collection of multiple couplets, called “ashaar”, that adhere to the rules of “bahar”, “radeef”, “matla”, “maqta”, and “qafiya”. Each couplet, or “sher” expresses a single thought and can stand alone. To understand how the typical Urdu poem is structured, it is vital that you understand what each of these five terms refer to.

Bahar. In Urdu Poetry, “bahar” refers to the meter, or length, of a couplet. Each line of a couplet must have the same bahar as the other. In addition, every single couplet in a ghazal must have the same bahar. Urdu Poetry uses 19 different types of bahar which can be classified into short, medium, and long meters.

Radeef. Radeef in Urdu Poetry refers to the same word or phrase that is repeated at the end of the second line of every couplet. Keep in mind that the radeef are always the exact, same words for every ghazal.

Matla. Matla in Urdu Poetry refers to the first couplet in a ghazal. Both lines of a ghazal’s matla must end in the radeef.

Maqta. Traditionally, poets of Urdu Poetry usually use pen names which are called Takhallus. The takhallus is usually incorporated into the last couplet of the poem as a sort of signature. The last couplet of a ghazal that contains the takhallus is called the “maqta”.

Qafiya. The “qafiya” refers to the rhyming pattern that is used just before the radeef at the end of every couplet. The qafiya is necessary to the function of every Urdu poem, even when the other rules are not adhered to.

Now that you know what each of the five terms refer to, we turn our attention to how they govern an Urdu poem’s structure. First, every couplet of a ghazal will have a completely different theme from all the other couplets in the same ghazal. Second, all the couplets of a ghazal must have the same bahar. Every single couplet in a ghazal must also end in the same radeef and use the same qafiya. Every Urdu poem has a matla but some may not have a maqta.

Like with most rules, there are also a number of exceptions:

• There are some ghazals that do not contain radeef.

• Sometimes, the ashaar of a ghazal will have the same theme.

• Modern Urdu Poetry is much less restrictive with the use of bahar than in the past.

If you are feeling a little confused, know that that is absolutely normal. It is completely understandable if you don’t get it the first time you read it. Take a deep breath a try to slowly digest the information. It really is a lot easier than you think

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Forms $17.65 Todd Bodine’s third full-length is a classic example of something so exquisite, polished, and tasteful that there’s almost nothing to do but admire it for what it is rather than wish it was somehow different — except that with Forms, one eventually wants

Patterns of Poetry : An Encyclopedia of Forms $15.75 Excellent Condition Used

Patterns of Poetry: An Encyclopedia of Forms $4 No Synopsis Available

Chinese Poetry Forms $7.39 No Synopsis Available

The Language Of Poetry Forms $24.33 No Synopsis Available

Poetry and Its Forms $32.13 No Synopsis Available

The Book of Forms $20.87 For decades Lewis Turco’s The Book of Forms has been standard in the libraries of writers, teachers, scholars, and others who care about the craft of poetry. Now Turco has expanded and updated “the poet’s bible” once again, this time incorporating a colle

Leap Into Poetry $11.91 Defines and provides examples of various forms and techniques of poetry, such as ballad, epitaph, and palindrome, from Alliteration to Z

Different Hours $11.91 The poet’s eleventh volume of poetry plumbs the mysteries of Eros and Thanatos, the endurance of the mind and body in the face of diminishment.

Scholastic Teaching Resources SC0439531519 Graphic Organizers For Teaching Poetry Writing $23.14 20 Graphic Organizers With Model Poems and Lessons That Support Children as They Write Different Forms of Poetry\n\nSimplify and take the guesswork out of teaching poetry with these graphic organizers and stepbystep lessons. Model poems and lessons help students learn about the characteristics and structures of poetry forms such as haiku limericks and acrostics. Motivating graphic organizers tailored to each poetry form guide them in planning and then writing their own poems. Includes ideas for building fluency and comprehension extension activities and a concise summary of recent bestpractice research.\n\n96 pages 81/2 x 11 \nGrades 13

Original Poetry Through Different Eyes $12.67 No Synopsis Available

Poetry: the Basics $14.89 Now in its second edition, Poetry: The Basics demystifies the traditions and forms of the world of poetry for all those who find it daunting or bewildering.A must-read for all those wishing to get to grips with reading and writing poetry, this book is a l

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