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Are You a Poet

How do you know you're a poet? What qualifies you to have the title? Are you a connoisseur of words? Do you live and breathe poetry? Do words pour out of your soul? Are you a lover of rhymes? So I ask you again, my friend? How do you know you're a poet? Because I don't have a clue. Alexis Y. 01/30/2021

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Date: 3/9/2021 11:59:00 AM
yes, yes, yes, you ARE a poet!!! A wonderful poet. FAVE!
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Date: 3/3/2021 7:35:00 PM
So true. I feel like an impostor amongst true writers.
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Date: 2/1/2021 5:37:00 PM
I love it, Alexis. I don't have a clue either. I think my reasoning would be something close to this: I am; therefore, I write. I write; but I like to write short ditties. I write short ditties; therefore, I am a poet or a song-writer.... Ciao, Gershon
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Date: 1/31/2021 12:25:00 PM
There is something that rings very true in what you say. I have been writing poetry for years and years, but I never called myself a poet, however after I joined Poetry soup, and we are called international poets, I felt it was time to use the title, and I must admit, it feels good, but whether I deserve the title of poet or not, I don't know. My fellow poets are the judge of that. However I know what a beautiful poetess you are as your writes are straight from the heart Hugs and blessings my dear friend, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/31/2021 9:38:00 AM
It's all of the above Alexis, I like the challenge of new forms too, best wishes
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Date: 1/30/2021 9:09:00 PM
A great love of poetry, coupled with a deep desire to express heartfelt emotions, thoughts and ideas through poetry-I suppose that makes a poet. But then, I'm just guessing. Best wishes, Evelyn :=)
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Date: 1/30/2021 5:16:00 PM
I didn’t consider myself a poet until I read and studied poetry, until writing was in my blood. I like what Jenna Logan said, so true!
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Date: 1/30/2021 3:55:00 PM
...a poet...a figurative bard...composer of metric and verse...and, a symbolic writer of lyric and rhyme of words letters colors shapes numbers etc as an artist in time... poets seek a dynamic order of mind....i think...therefore i...am a poet...stan sand
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Date: 1/30/2021 4:06:00 PM
Hi Stan, With such a comment as this; I concur that you most definitely are a poet. I appreciate that you stopped by. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Date: 1/30/2021 3:13:00 PM
If something you see or hear makes you want to write about it...you're a poet. If you end sentences in rhyme after writing a rhyming poem, you're either a poet or need help. I often need help! haha Nicely written, Alexis.
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Date: 1/30/2021 11:16:00 AM
Very good. I don’t consider myself a poet just in lightning to write. Enjoy reading, Alexis. Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/30/2021 11:12:00 AM
My dearest Alexis, my answer to your excellent question I gave on 22 January 2021 when I posted my poem " WORDS " have a look. I think you will like it! Wonderful writing! Hugs xxx
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Date: 1/30/2021 9:37:00 AM
Good one, Alexis! Poets really vary in expression. It's a potpourri of so many factors. I ask myself the same. There is nothing complex in some of the best poets of our times or in the past. Take a haiku, one need not be The Bard to write one. I like your poem. Quite down to earth. Pangie
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Date: 1/30/2021 8:10:00 AM
You are definitely a poet. ;0)
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Date: 1/30/2021 4:09:00 PM
Hi Richard, I don't see myself as a poet, but I appreciate you saying I am one. You on the other hand is most definitely a poet. Have a great weekend, my friend:-) Alexis
Date: 1/30/2021 7:29:00 AM
All that is, is a resonation ... with chosen vibration ~ yielding to heart surges ... symbolised as word that merges ~ minds lower and higher ... as our souls fervent prayer
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Date: 1/30/2021 7:34:00 AM
WoW! Seeker, I've never gotten such a profound and thought-provoking comment. In my opinion, you are most definitely a poet. I appreciate that you stopped by today. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis
Date: 1/30/2021 6:08:00 AM
We are just trying (or pretending) to be one--no clue my friend.
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Date: 1/30/2021 7:35:00 AM
Hi Vijay, In my opinion, you are a poet indeed. I appreciate your continued support. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis
Date: 1/30/2021 6:04:00 AM
I can relate wholeheartedly Alexis :-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/30/2021 7:37:00 AM
Hi Jan, In my opinion, you're an amazing poet.Have a great weekend, my friend:-)Alexis
Date: 1/30/2021 5:10:00 AM
Neither have I. In fact I do not consider myself a poet. ~~
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Date: 1/30/2021 7:39:00 AM
Hi Victor, You are one of the most gifted poets on this site. Have a great weekend, my friend:-)Alexis

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