Who is your favorite poet author of all time?

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   lovebuglenaposted 11 years ago

   Who is your favorite poet author of all time?

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   mismazdaposted 11 years ago

   I would have to say Maya Angelou....her poetry is influential, thought provoking, ageless, timeless, spiritual and intellectual...

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      lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Maya Angelou poetry is timeless and influential indeed.

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   Mhatter99posted 11 years ago

   I have a lot, but I keep coming back to Poe.

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      SkySlaveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Poe has always been one of my favorites. His bone chilling poetry has entertained me sense i was a child.  Such a great mixture of horror, suspense and romance. I think every horror movie writer has riped off a little piece of Edgar's works.

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      lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Poe is one of the greatest poets out there...

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   jdruryposted 11 years ago

   This is a difficult question.  Dickinson and Baudelaire come to mind, among others, but my all time favourite would have to be Poe.

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   SkySlaveposted 11 years ago

   Jim Morrison is by far my favorite. Most people know him best for his vocals with the Rock and Roll band the Doors. Not only is Jim's poetry incorporated the the Doors lyrics, but also in amazing poetry anthologies that can be found in just about any book store. Jim's poetic style is completely unique and personal. Jim's poetry really allows reader to tap into his mind and far beyond. If you've heard and enjoyed his music, i would strongly recommend picking up one of his poetry collections. Even though he died at the young age of 27, Jim Morrison's legacy lives on in his poetry and music.

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      toys-everywhereposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I totally agree. Jim Morrison had such talent, such skill. His mind was frightening at times, but always amazing. I just wish I could've been around to see him

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      Zayleen Painposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      glad to see someone else recognizing his talent!

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   jhamannposted 11 years ago

   Recently I have been enthralled by W.H. Auden.  He writes such beautyful verse.  But I would have to ultimately say Theodore Reothke and Adrienne Rich.

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   Mike Dennisposted 11 years ago

   I love Edgar Allan Poe.  Love Maya Angelou.
   
   BUT WALT WHITMAN is my all time favorite.   He's deep, passionate, wrote of everything....what a dear soul..   Love Emily Dickenson too.   blessings.

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   duffsmomposted 11 years ago

   Stevie Smith, Dylan Thomas, Robert Service...all favorites and so many more.

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   HaleyMCruzposted 11 years ago

   Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the fathers of the English language, and really showed the world how the English language could be beautiful. He wrote the Canterbury Tales, one of the best books/poems/stories I ever read! And Poe, because he's in the same boat as Chaucer in my opinion

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    toys-everywhereposted 11 years ago

    Edgar Allan Poe, for sure. Something about his works, every one, just fascinates and entrances me, every time
    
    My second would be Sylvia Plath...her work is so cryptic and dark in such wonderful ways.

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    PurvisBobbi44posted 11 years ago

    Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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    tnderhrt23posted 11 years ago

    My all time favorite poet is Epigramman, ei, Hubpages very own Colin Stewart, hands down. He is colorful, clever, versatile, funny, serious, quirky, prolific, and just plain awesome!

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    bensen32posted 11 years ago

    Actually I dont have a favorite I just like to read poems and see what I like.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Sometimes it's hard to pick a favorite poet especially when more than one stands out to us.

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    AnnNoEposted 11 years ago

    My favorite poet author of all time has to be Edgar Allan Poe. His Poetry is haunting; His stories are dark and dismal - just like his life. He was always true to his art, and his works are timeless. His star is fixed surely in the firmament.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Great answer. There is something special about Poe that attracts readers to his work...

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    vtwilliposted 11 years ago

    Edgar Allen Poe. I love his style. How could anyone not reverence in his skill

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    ytsenohposted 11 years ago

    Ah, Emily Dickinson.  I like so many poets, but Dickinson's writing influenced me early on, including her life history.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I am  not a huge fan of Emily Dickinson for some reason. Can't quite put my finger on why.

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    GPAGEposted 11 years ago

    Leonard Cohen, Maya Angelou....I write poetry too and it seems to flow like a song......

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Some poetry does have that song quality to it...

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    cynamansposted 11 years ago

    My personal favorite poet is Maya Angelou. she is simply amazing. I also enjoy reading the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar. As for my favorite Author, I would have to say Steven King without a doubt. He is the greatest story teller ever. I just adore him.

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    Thelma Albertsposted 11 years ago

    My most favorite is Edgar Allan Poe besides many others.

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    Zayleen Painposted 11 years ago

    My favorite poet woukd overall be jim morrison , but I can't decide between edgar allen poen kurt cobain, charles bukoski, and my newest fav awful poet.

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    Radikumposted 11 years ago

    Hmmmm... My favorite poet? I would say William Blake. This guy is left-field with his poetry and I like it.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       What do you mean by "this guy is left-field with his poetry"?

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    Mama Kim 8posted 11 years ago

    
    
    I enjoy many of the poets mentioned by others here. However one of my favorites has yet to be mentioned and he deserves a huge shout out... Shel Silverstein! His poems were a big part of my childhood. My sister would read them to me as bedtime stories and now I read them to my own children.

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    Gypsy Rose Leeposted 11 years ago

    Unfair question. There are just too many great poets to mention all. Guess Edgar Allen Poe comes to mind, Dylan and a lot of others because each has at least a few poem which especially inspire. It wouldn't be write not to mention my dad who was a famous Latvian poet and unfortunately all of his works which have also been published are in Latvian. I'm considering on how to translate and share. I guess translating poetry is one of the most difficult things.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       There are many poets out there and it is true that more than one can some kind of impact on our lives, can connect with us on some level or another.

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    KiriLizposted 11 years ago

    I love reading classic poets like Tennyson (Charge of the Light Brigade) as well as humorous poets such as Lewis Carroll. I love his parodies!

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    BEAUTYBABEposted 11 years ago

    I love Elizabeth Barratt Browning, Keats and Banjo Patterson. There are others I love just as much, too many to mention.
    
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    krillcoposted 11 years ago

    Few realize it, but Jim Morrison of the Doors fame started as a poet. He was very good.

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       lovebuglenaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Wow! That is interesting information. I didn't know he was a poet.

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