a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
"The school invited the famous poet to read her new collection at the annual literary festival."
A person who writes poems.
"The poet spent hours crafting verses about the changing seasons."
In plain English: A poet is someone who writes poems using special language and rhythm to express feelings or ideas.
"The local poet read her new collection at the community center last night."
The word "poet" entered Middle English through the French and Latin languages as a term for an author or creator. It ultimately traces back to Ancient Greek, where it originally described someone who makes or composes things.