Poems that have exactly 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm, traditionally about love or deep emotions.
From Italian 'sonetto,' meaning 'little sound' or 'little song,' derived from 'suono' (sound). Shakespeare popularized the sonnet form in English literature, particularly for expressing romantic feelings.
Sonnets are like the ultimate constraint—poets must cram profound emotions into exactly 14 lines with strict rules, yet some of humanity's most beautiful poetry comes from this tiny box. It's like the poetic equivalent of haiku: limits actually force creativity!
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