Have you ever wanted to write poetry but wanted to start with something small? Maybe the long lines of sonnets and villanelles seem a bit intimidating at first glance, or just aren't your style. Or maybe you simply want to shift your focus to poetic forms that are short, sweet, and ever pleasing to read?

If that's the case, then look no further. From forms like the haiku (which you've most likely heard of before) and the tanka, to other unique ones like the cinquain and even the sijo, here is where you'll find some useful information about these forms, a general guide on how to write them, and a few personal examples from myself as a reference.