The formula poem itself has many types like If I were poem and color pom. Some of the most famous historical poems have been turned into movies or inspired episodes of television shows. This poem is a good example of a modern poet using formal verse which is increasingly uncommon.
From A Poets Glossary The following definition of the term oral-formulaic method is reprinted from A Poets Glossary by Edward Hirsch.
Formula poems include haiku cinquain quatrain and sonnet. Each of these poetry forms has a specific number of. Metrical patterns in poetry are called feet. Sick on a journey -.