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poet

[poh-it] / ˈpoʊ ɪt /


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I wanted to be a comedian, I wanted to be a poet, and I wanted to be a photographer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Guests in attendance included the actress Sigourney Weaver and the poet and novelist Sir Ben Okri.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

What is a poet to do when no one reads poetry anymore?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It may be a novel, but Mr. Lerner, after all, is a poet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When we hear a fine poet, we say that they have tasted Odin’s gift.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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