What kind of poetry form am I?

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I guess this kind, which is nice as I like sonnets.

But I really do like people--for the most part.

I am the sonnet, never quickly thrilled; Not prone to overstated gushing praise Nor yet to seething rants and anger, filled With overstretched opinions to rephrase; But on the other hand, not fond of fools, And thus, not fond of people, on the whole; And holding to the sound and useful rules, Not those that seek unjustified control. I'm balanced, measured, sensible (at least, I think I am, and usually I'm right); And when more ostentatious types have ceased, I'm still around, and doing, still, alright. In short, I'm calm and rational and stable - Or, well, I am, as much as I am able. What Poetry Form Are You?

Comments

[samueljames]

I liked the sonnet. They are nice in general but hard to get right.

I am a tanka (new word) with second choice sonnet. The description was kinda accurate. These tests can be fun.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Tanka. That is a new one on me too. Hmm!