What is a poet?
A child of ten
writes a message
for a card to a friend
"Roses are red
and violets are blue
Best friends forever
that's me and you."

A girl of thirteen
creates a little rhyme
of flowers and rainbows
and soft white clouds
just to pass a class.

A girl of fifteen
has her first break up
Heartbreak
Alone and undisturbed
she pours out
her hurt and questions
as to why and how
to a peice of paper

A young woman
entering college
writes a poem about life
and challenges and dreams
she hopes to reach

Alone and scared
a middle aged man
sadly says good bye to his wife
his lover, his companion and friend
with a peice of poetry
coming straight from his heart.

Old and tired
in a rocking chair a woman sites
writing to no one
of her life and wisdom she's gained.

So, what is a poet you ask?

The answer is simple.

You.


                                        July 26, 2001
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