WRITTEN ARTPoetry comes in many different forms. I believe this feature makes it so uniquely beautiful. Poetry allows the creator to demonstrate written artistic abilities aimed at captivating their readers. It is more than words on a paper or screen. It is the written expression of emotions, humor, romance, life, death, relationships, and more. |
FORMS OF POETRYIf you are unaware of the different forms of poetry, continue reading because I am about to open your mind to a whole new world of writing. Please note, this does not include all forms of poetry, but it definitely touches on a great deal of them!
1. Haiku - If you are like me, this form of poetry is no stranger. Haikus are a form of ancient Japanese poetry consisting of three lines following this pattern: 5 syllables, 7 syllables, & 5 syllables.
Here is an example... created by... Me.
2. Free Verse - This is a more modern form of poetry in which there are NO RULES. Sure, that sounds cool. I mean who doesn't want to be limited by lines and rhymes. However, the nature of this form of poetry actually makes it pretty difficult to master. That said, I do love and appreciate the creativity of the artists when writing in this form. I have seen writers create images in the blank space surrounding the words by spacing them out to help readers see the whole picture. I have read free verse novels like Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds or Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson and found myself lost in the words on each page. When free verse is mastered, you will know. It will captivate you unlike anything you have ever read before. Check out this example by Ropi Kaur: "Accent"
3. Sonnet - This is the poetry of love and was the poetry form of choice by William Shakespeare. Traditionally, sonnets are 14 lines in length, rhyme, and deal with love. To learn more and explore this form of poetry, stop in the library and take a look at some of the books on sonnets available in our collection.
4. Acrostic - This form of poetry is also commonly learned in school. This form of written art has one primary rule: it must spell out a name, word, or phrase. Traditionally, it is the first letter of each line in which the name, word, or phrase is spelled. Here is an example I created for demonstration using the word April:
5. Limerick - Primary Purpose: Humor. They have a set structure consisting of five lines. This form of poetry is commonly used in nursery rhymes... Hickory Dickory Dock is one of them!
A famous Limerick by Edward Lear:
6. Epic - This a long narrative used to tell the story of a hero. One very well-known example is The Iliad. If you want to give The Iliad a read, be sure to stop in the library! To view and/or place a hold on a specific copy, visit our catalog.
7. Ballad - Ballads typically share an emotional story and consist of four lines with a set structure of rhyming.
Enjoy this little piece by Edgar Allan Poe: "Annabel Lee"
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WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
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Meet the Crew: Janet Hauge
The BIG question of the day is: Who is Janet Hauge?
1. What role(s) did you fulfill prior to your time here with Atlantic Cape Community College?
I’ve been at Atlantic Cape Community College since the fall of 2018. Prior to that I worked at Princeton Public Library in the roles of reference librarian, technology librarian, and adult services manager. Before that, I worked in reference at Ocean County Library, and as a children’s librarian at the Hamilton Municipal Library (Mercer County).
2. Why did you chose this field of study?
I initially went into the library field because I had a passion for reading. Quickly, I realized that books are a small component of library business. In discovering all that make up a library (discovering and promoting technology, researching personal and academic interests, developing cultural programs for the public, bringing people together to network for career changes, connecting people with the information they are seeking, and of course curating collections of books to meet the needs of diverse populations) I found a career that was much more varied and interesting than I had anticipated.
3. What are a few of your favorite reads?
One thing a librarian probably can’t do is just name one or two favorite books! Here are my top reads, in no particular order:
The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Kindred by Octavia Butler
Trans-Sister Radio by Chris Bohjalian
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
4. Name one interesting fact about yourself.
In my 20’s, I lived on a 41 foot sailboat for almost two years, which included a winter in NJ, then sailing to the gulf coast of Florida and living there.
5. What do you love most about working in the library?
The people! From the students who request assistance for an assignment, to those socializing in a study room, to the faculty and staff and members of the public, to the incredible staff who work in the libraries, people are the core of libraries. Without people you just have a building with books. I’m a people person and am happiest when connecting people with the information they’re seeking.
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