minstrels

plural of minstrel
as in poets
a person who writes poetry Edna St. Vincent Millay was unofficially the minstrel of Maine, as her poetry celebrates its coast and countryside

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poets
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  • Welcomes poets Sarah Green, Ryan Vine, Marg Walker and Joyce Sutphen.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
  • New and experienced poets can gather to read and share their poems.
    La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Minstrels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minstrels. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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