Instapoetry is a style of written poetry that emerged after the advent of social media. Instapoetry is a term that can be used to describe poems written specifically for being shared online, most commonly on Instagram (but also other platforms including Twitter, Tumblr, and TikTok).
Such form usually consists of short, direct lines in aesthetically pleasing fonts that are sometimes accompanied by an image or drawing, with or without a rhyme scheme.
Literary scholars and writers have contended with Instapoetry’s focus on brevity and authenticity compared to other poetic styles. While some have lauded Instapoetry’s accessibility and political themes, others have criticized it reproducing rather than subverting normative ideas on social media platforms that favor popularity over depth of content.
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