* Narratives come in all shapes and sizes: Short stories, poems, epics, even song lyrics can be considered narratives. Each has its own length and structure.
* Stanzas serve the poet: The number of stanzas a poet uses depends on the story they want to tell, the rhythm they want to create, and the emotional impact they aim for. Some poems might have just one stanza, while others might have dozens.
Think of it like this: Stanzas are like chapters in a story. A short story might have a few chapters, while a novel has many. The number of chapters depends on the story being told, not on a fixed rule.
So, don't get caught up in a specific number of stanzas. Instead, focus on the story you want to tell and let the number of stanzas emerge naturally from your creative process.