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     In my wanderings around dA, I've realized that many deviantArt poets don't know what dA means by the different classifications of poetry. Contrary to popular belief, not all rhyming poetry belongs in the category of "Traditional Fixed Forms." Much of the rhyming poetry I have seen on dA would actually fall under the category of Free Verse. Which is why I am writing this little essay. My intent is to define and explain, with examples, some of the types of poetry that actually do fall into the category of Traditional Fixed Forms. (Some, not all. To try and explain all the forms would take a lifetime.) I will also touch upon some Eastern st