From the earliest sonnets of 14th-century Italy to sonnets written today, every sonnet is a part of this great tradition. For instance, George Starbuck's poem "Sonnet in the Shape of a Potted Christmas Tree," while having more than fourteen lines, roughly follows a sonnet's traditional rhyme scheme.
Even the sonnet’s meter and rhyme, which in some ways define the form, have proven to be fair game for poets who favor innovation and experimentation. Sonnets lend themselves to many subjects and themes, such as love, politics, nature, death - the possibilities are endless. Another reason the sonnet is so popular among poets is that it has shown a great ability to adapt to different needs and purposes.
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