Home » Famous Poems » Genre

Famous Genre Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Genre poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous genre poems. These examples illustrate what a famous genre poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

Twelfth Night

by David Lehman

 His first infidelity was a mistake, but not as big
As her false pregnancy. Later, the boy found out

He was born three months earlier than the date
On his birth certificate, which had turned into
A marriage license in his hands. Had he been trapped
In a net, like a moth mistaken for a butterfly?
And why did she--what was in it for her?
It...Read more of this...

Form: Free verse

Dont forget to view our wonderful member Genre poems.

Famous Genre Poems by Famous Poets

Twelfth Night

Member Area

Soup Social

Member Poems

Member Poets

Famous Poems

Famous Poets

Poetry Resources