Visual poetry is a form of poetry that uses visual elements and typography to convey meaning. It has been around for a long time with no set rules or limitations on size. The document discusses several poetic devices such as alliteration, metaphor, repetition, rhyme, simile, theme, and tone that can be used when writing visual poetry. It provides steps for creating a visual poem, including choosing a theme, brainstorming descriptions, including poetic devices, writing the poem, drawing an outline of the desired shape, and filling it in with words while adding visual elements.