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A SHORT LIST OF SHORT POETIC FORMS

ince we’re keeping it short in this issue, what better time to share a short list of poetic forms that keep things short—at least in terms of lines and syllables. No rambling free verse or repetitive sestinas here. Instead, play with one

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