poet - n. a person who writes poems
poem - n. a piece of writing that usually has figurative language and that is written in separate lines that often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme
inaugural - adj. happening as part of an official ceremony or celebration when someone (such as a newly elected official) begins an important job : happening as part of an inauguration
poet laureate - n. a poet who is honored by being chosen for an official position by a ruler or government
reference - n. the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing
periodically - adv. happening regularly over a period of time