What are the types of poems?

In my exploration of poetry, I've come to realize there are numerous types out there. Some of the most common ones include sonnets, usually 14 lines long, and haikus, which are typically formed of three lines. There are also free verse poems that don't follow a specific structure and epic poems which tell grand, heroic tales. Limericks, with their humorous and rhyming nature, and odes, which are poems of praise, are also quite popular. I find it fascinating how different structures and styles can convey such a wide range of emotions and stories.

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