Lyric poetry is broad in its definition. It isn't confined to one form. A poet can write a sonnet, villanelle, or a pantoum, and the poem can be classified as lyrical. A free verse poem may also be considered lyrical. Haiku can be considered lyrical. The key is to write with a musical quality--using meter and/or literary devices--and personal expression. This means that, more likely than not, we are writing lyrical poetry whenever we write in a form other than narrative or dramatic poetry. The tricky part is writing poetry well. This is why, in order to write good poetry, we ought to read great poetry.
Poetic Form: Lyrical Poetry
Poetic Form: Lyrical Poetry
Poetic Form: Lyrical Poetry
Lyric poetry is broad in its definition. It isn't confined to one form. A poet can write a sonnet, villanelle, or a pantoum, and the poem can be classified as lyrical. A free verse poem may also be considered lyrical. Haiku can be considered lyrical. The key is to write with a musical quality--using meter and/or literary devices--and personal expression. This means that, more likely than not, we are writing lyrical poetry whenever we write in a form other than narrative or dramatic poetry. The tricky part is writing poetry well. This is why, in order to write good poetry, we ought to read great poetry.