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Ballad Poems

A ballad poem is a type of poetry that usually has 4-3 stress line patterns, which usually have a story thats being told around them. It is most commonly used of love poetry, but has since spreaded to religion and others.

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History of the Ballad Poem

Ballad poems were Narratives put to song, they were characteristic to the British Isles during the Medieval period.

Why are Ballad Poems written

Many Ballads were written and sold as broadsides. The form was used by poets and composers in the late 18th century.

characteristics of a Ballad

A ballad is a song that tells a story. A ballad will usually use everyday speech. They usually don't go into much detail.

"Rime of the Ancient Mariner " by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

It is an ancient mariner
And he stoppeth one of three.
-"By thy long grey beard and glittering eye,
Now wherefore stoppest thou me?

The bridegroom's doors are opened wide,
And I am next of kin;
The guests are met, the feast is set:
Mayst hear the merry din."

He holds him with his skinny hand,
"There was a ship," quoth he.
"Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!"
Eftsoons his hand dropped he.

He holds him with his glittering eye-
The wedding-guest stood still,
And listens like a three-years' child:
The mariner hath his will.

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Exhibits, Web A. "Poetry through the Ages." Ballad Background : Poetry through the Ages. Poetry through the Ages, Jan.-Feb. 08. Web. 22 Apr. 2016.

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Basic Definition

A ballad poem is a narrative poem that usually is sung. It has a 4-3-4-3 stress line pattern. Most of them are slower love songs.

The History of the Ballad Poem

The ballad originated in England during the Middle ages and has been around ever since. During the middle ages it was mainly popular in England, but it was also in countries like France and Spain. It spread to North America, North Africa, and Australia when England settled there. It was popular during the 1960's and 70's, but it has not been popular since.

Purpose of a Ballad Poem

A person would write a ballad poem if they wanted a love song that is slow and emotional.

Example of One

"As I was walking down the street
I saw two people in secret meet
The second one said to the first
'You have some news to quench my thirst?'

'In behind the old, damp shed
There lies a noble man slain, dead
And no one knows he lies in strife
Except his dog and lonely wife

With master gone where no one knocks
His dog has left to chase a fox
His wife has found somebody new
His house is left for all to view

Though it's been empty for a while
We'll be warm and dry in half a mile
For now we can take comfort there
We'll flee the place when it grows bare

Many people knew the noble man
But none do care where he has gone
Over his grave, all do ignore
The wind shall blow forever more.", https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/types-ballad

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History of Ballads

Ballads were written in order to tell stories and pass down legends. In the 16th century, when printing became possible, ballads began being published in newsprints instead of being spoken/sung. These ballads that commented on the news of that day were called "Broadside Ballads". Traditional Ballads were still published in these newsprints, but they were primarily Broadside Ballads.

How to Identify a Ballad

Ballads are typically structured using short stanzas, and using a form known as "Ballad Measures", which is alternating between lines of iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter. The 2nd and 4th lines of a stanza typically rhyme.

Partial to Words by Nia Wynne

The words are there but just get blown away.
Everyday is a rare opal gem,
Yet each day is swept out like common stones
Pebbling the beach that now, we condemn.

What is left are the shadows we once saw
Together, now apart by three long weeks,
Blue moon of fable and lore's we know
Though seldom do stories tell what tears speak.

So here the poet in me seeks release
For peace of mind shouldn't be a blue moon
And friends bring hope in less rare moments,
Love then stays when sad songs end none too soon.

Citation

Holman & Snyder, Bob & Margery. "Ballads." Poetry.about.com. Abouteducation, 20 Nov. 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2016.

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