WHO IS A POET ?!

So,far I've feature two of my favorites poets who I whole heartily admire.But,what's a poet?I mean I call myself an aspiring author/poet.Am I really a poet?I know this shouldn't be that difficult to answer,but I'm curious.Reason being at times I can find words that flow perfectly together,and other times I'm just pondering.Another reason is I always thought poetry was words that had to rhyme to be a poem.I know that seems  childish ,but hey that's what I thought.
What I found about poetry is that there are so many aspect to writing,and being a poet.,but where do I fit in to the equation?Again I know this shouldn't be a geometry question,and can any one be a poet?I have so many questions,but no answers to any of them.
So, since I see myself as STILL taking baby steps.Some of my poetry will be understandable,and some won't. 

SOUL STIRIN POETRY

poetry in our souls
we elvate the words

and we mold to are souls

and whisper them through 

are heart,and speak with our 

minds...

I breath every breathe of poetry

with every word I speak,I run 

words across my mind and visualize 

the epitomy of speaking my poetry 

ever so softly....

 but fear escape me from mumbling

a word,,,the thought of doing so has me

bouncing with fear,as different words

enter my mind,and form a word to slip through

my mouth.....

I feel the soul stirin poetry  release me of my fear....