Three Shorties: The Burns Stanza, the Tanaga, and the Triolet, featuring Shutta Crum

Have fun trying out three short forms from around the world. The Burns stanza (or Scottish stanza, or standard habbie) is from Scotland and named after the famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tanaga is from the Philippines and is a short fun form. And the triolet, which seems like an easy form--but which can be difficult to do effectively. Shutta Crum is a Robinson Jeffers honoree poet (2024). The winner of 11 Royal Palm Literary Awards. Her poems have appeared, or are forthcoming, in many publications. Nominated for a Pushcart Prize, her chapbook When You Get Here won a gold RPLA. Her award-winning books for children include thirteen picture books and three novels. She presents nationally. www.shutta.com