A Poet

A poet is
the writer
who is published
around the world.

A poet is
the mailman
who works Monday
through Friday.

A poet is
the stockbroker
who hates his job.

A poet is
the mother
who writes as
the kids sleep.

A poet is
the student
whose grades
don't reflect their
intelligence.

A poet is
those who
need words
like they need air.