Dear Clueless in Connecticut -- Of course she is! Compare her lyrics to the compositions performed at a poetry "slam" if you have any doubts. Joni is one of the best poets of her generation, although her style is not restricted by contemporary literary dogma.
Poetry was thriving long before the written word, and was usually chanted, or sung. The root of the word "poet" is Indo-European, and means "creator." Best, David on 11/20/02 11:13 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I know Joni would consider herself a poet,but objectivly could she be called a > poet?What exactly is the difference betweena poetry and song lyrics,anyway? > > thanks, > "clueless in connecticut"
