The form of a poem is how we describe the overarching structure or pattern of the poem. Some forms of poetry must stick to very specific rules about length, rhythm and rhyme. Poets enjoy playing ...

The Woodland Pattern Poetry Marathon and Benefit, for the first time, will hold the fundraiser for the beloved Riverwest bookshop and its programs at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.

Read the poem aloud and pay attention to the sound and rhythm of the words. Look out for meter patterns and rhyme schemes, as well as literary devices related to sounds, such as alliteration ...