2. ODE
An ode is a type of lyric poem that is serious
in subject and dignified in style. It is often
written in praise of a person, event, or thing.
- Example: "Ode to the West Wind" by Percy
Bysshe Shelley.
3. SONG
In the context of lyric poetry, a song is a poem
that has been set to music. It often follows a
regular metrical pattern.
- Example: "Florante at Laura" by Franciso
Balagtas.
4. CORRIDORS (Kuridos)
Corridos are narrative ballads that usually tell
stories, often about historical or current events.
They are typically recited to a martial beat.
- Example: "Ibong Adarna" by Jose Dela Cruz
(Huseng Sisiw).
5. SONNET
A sonnet is a 14-line lyric poem with a strict rhyme
scheme. It often explores themes like love, beauty,
politics, and mortality.
- Example: "Santang Bud" by Alfonso P. Santos.
6. HAIKU
is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines. The structure of a haiku follows a 5-7-5
syllable pattern, with a total of 17 syllables. Haiku typically captures a single moment in nature, conveying a
sense of simplicity, beauty, and a profound observation.
Example:
An old silent pond... (5 syllables)
A frog jumps into the pond— (7 syllables)
Splash! Silence again. (5 syllables)
This haiku, written by Matsuo Basho, is a classic example of the form. It paints a vivid image of a tranquil pond
disrupted by the sudden movement of a frog, followed by the return to stillness. Haikus often evoke a sense of
contemplation and capture the essence of a fleeting moment in nature.
7. ELEGY
• Elegy: An elegy is a lyric poem written in
response to the death of a person or an equally
devastating loss. It often explores themes of
mortality, love, and loss.
- Example: "The Lover's Death" by Ricardo
Demetillo.
