What is a ballard poem?

Answer 1

A Ballard poem or song is a poem telling a story in an abstract way. It is a story told through poetry or song that often describes a story that ends with sorrow. For example, the Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson that ends in the lady's death.

Answer 2

A Ballad poem is a narrative poem that typically tells a story in a simple, rhythmic, and often repetitive way. It often involves themes of love, loss, adventure, and folklore. Ballads are usually written in short stanzas with a regular rhyme scheme.