Are you afraid of form poems? Well, stop that, you’re being silly! The form poem is the basis of all poetry. Learn about the joy of the sonnet. Create your own pantoum, rondel, or villanelle. Enjoy reading famous works aloud in class to share in the joy of form poetry. And, yes, you’ll be writing your own poems in class, too. Not to mention, you’ll create your own nonce form for others to follow! This course is meant for beginners, and those who would like a new take on the old ways of writing poetry.