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Didactic poetry is not a fixed form, but a type of poetry intended for instruction.  It contains a small lesson in verse form..

Example:
Recipe For Heavenly Destination
                                    
                                    To get to Heaven
                                    And stay with Christ
                                    Follow this recipe
                                    And his face you will see
                                    
                                    Love
                                    Love your neighbor
                                    Love everyman
                                    Spread the love as much as you can
                                    
                                    Pray
                                    Talk to the Lord
                                    Show Him you care
                                    With Him your feelings and worries share
                                    
                                    Follow
                                    Follow his teachings
                                    Follow his way
                                    Wherever he goes, follow you may
                                    
                                    Lead
                                    Lead the ones who don't see
                                    Lead the ones that don't feel the love
                                    Lead them to the Lord above
                                    
                                    Copyright © 2000 David Arlaud