Lyric poetry is a type of poem that expresses personal feelings or emotions, often in a song-like form. There are many synonyms for the term lyric poem, including ode, sonnet, ballad, elegy, and haiku. An ode is a form of lyric poem that celebrates or praises a specific person, event, or object. A sonnet is a lyric poem of fourteen lines, usually written in iambic pentameter. A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often with musical accompaniment. An elegy is a poem that mourns the death of a person or the loss of something valuable. A haiku is a short, three-line poem that originated in Japan and traditionally focuses on nature.