list as many as you'd like (including a reason or two if you want) For a list of poetic genres, refer to and TAKE PART IN my poll @ http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/4318859256364148781/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23000000&lnkclr=%23940f04&chrtclr=%23940f04&font=normal+normal+100%25+%27Trebuchet+MS%27%2CTrebuchet%2CVerdana%2CSans-Serif&hideq=true&purl=http%3A%2F%2Fpoetryblogrankings.blogspot.com%2F (selecting multiple genres is cool)... View the results of the poll @ http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/4318859256364148781/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23000000&lnkclr=%23940f04&chrtclr=%23940f04&font=normal+normal+100%25+%27Trebuchet+MS%27%2CTrebuchet%2CVerdana%2CSans-Serif&hideq=true&purl=http%3A%2F%2Fpoetryblogrankings.blogspot.com%2F to understand what types of poetry the general public WANTS to read... so you can know WHAT to write. spoken word free verse fable blank dark erotic dramatic satirical lyrical spiritual narrative romantic epic STAR this question to keep track of the results to better understand the mindset of those who love poetry. Viewing the results will surely assist you in your writing endeavors. Good luck! - http://poetryblogrankings.com