Narrative Poem
A narrative poem tells a story. It includes character, plot, setting, conflict, and resolution.
Read this excerpt from a famous narrative poem by Clement Clark Moore:
Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas
'Twas the night before Christmas,when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap;
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
ore open the shutters and threw up the sash.