A true poet is one who can appreciate the disciplines and structures of any and all styles of poetry.

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True poets appreciate the different styles and disciplines of poetry. They also see how each style has its own merits and drawbacks and they stay aware of how these styles work together and fit together to create a complete piece of art. Such poets can enjoy the art of poetry no matter what style they read, no matter what kind of poetry they write.

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