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This is a list of 50 contemporary poets from countries all around the world. Some of the names are more famous than others but all have had a significant impact on modern poetry either through their longevity as celebrated poets, through awards they have won, published works, or literary activism. With the exception of the very first entry the list is in alphabetical order.

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    American. Highly esteemed poet and author who recited at the inauguration for one American president, Bill Clinton, and received the Presidential Medal of Honor from another, Barack Obama.
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    American. Author of four volumes of poetry and an award-winning encyclopedia on the jazz-age cultural and political movement as the Harlem Renaissance.
  3. 3
    Syrian poet working in traditional Arabic tradition with bold elements of surrealism.
  4. 4
    American. Presidential inauguration poet.
  5. 5
    American.

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  1. Clark Benson
    50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:45 PM
    very cool list(s) - welcome to Ranker and thanks for sharing these
  2. Konnoisseur411 [List Creator]
    Aberjhani at 4/05/2011 2:59 PM
    American author of four books of poetry, an encyclopedia on the Harlem Renaissance, and other noted works.
  3. Konnoisseur411 [List Creator]
    Maya Angelou at 4/05/2011 2:58 PM
    American poet and author awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom and many other honors.
  4. Ariel Kana
    50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:06 AM
    If I had all the time in the world, I would sit under a tree and read all of these amazing poets. If only...
    1. Konnoisseur411 [List Creator]
      50 Amazing Contemporary International Poets at 4/05/2011 11:20 PM
      Start one book or one poem at a time.
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