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poet

[poh-it] / ˈpoʊ ɪt /


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Today, everyone can be a poet thanks to social media, Lino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A poet before she was a songwriter, Parks has a knack for dropping you into stories that feel instantly familiar.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

As much as Ayewa is a poet and musician, she is also an educator and organizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The poet was finally carried away into the purely fantastic by his determination to create a hero for Rome that would make all other heroes seem insignificant.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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