Question

Stanza One:
In Halls of Bright and Shining Light, (8 syllables) A
Where dreams and hopes align, (6 syllables) B
Nicole works late into the night, (8 syllables) C
Her worries dance like vines. (6 syllables) B
Stanza Two:
Her mother cheers, a sunbeam's spark, (8 syllables) A
A coach with high demands, (6 syllables) B
While pressure looms, a heavy cloak, (8 syllables) C
As in her dream, she stands. (6 syllables) B
Stanza Three:
With every grade, she holds her breath, (8 syllables) A
The honors all in sight, (6 syllables) B
But fear of failing, a thief in shadows, (8 syllables) C
Her heart swells with the night. (6 syllables) B
What type of poem are you writing? Limerick, Ballad, Sonnet, Free Verse or Haiku (must do 2)

Answer 1

The poem you provided has a structured rhyme and rhythm, with alternating lines of eight syllables followed by lines of six syllables. Given this structure, it resembles a **Ballad** more closely than the other options. Ballads typically tell a story and often have a regular rhyme scheme, making this an appropriate classification.

For a second poem type, here’s a **Haiku** that captures a similar theme:

Chasing bright futures,
Silent fears loom in the night,
Hope breaks through the dark.