This is one of Indian's most popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all.
It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. This form of poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi, presently working as vice-chancellor to Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh.

This form is from Japan and was developed in the Edo Period (1603-1867). The Naga Uta originally was created as dance to music — and currently is used to tell a story, accompanied by shamisen music. (the shamisen is a traditional Japanese instrument, you can compare it with a lute.) It is a syllabic poem with no rhyme required. A variation of five and seven syllables per line is used to write it.

Most interesting stories which are written in verse. Universal in its appeal and representative of a literary tradition from Chaucer to Auden. Its tales are of various kinds - romantic, humorous, ghostly, and gory, written over the last 600 years.

Known as the writings of early 18th-century writers like Addison and Pope who imitated classical Greek and Latin authors.

A word, expression, or usage — to make up a new word or give a new meaning to an old word.

A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes withone syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.