how do you classify yourself as a Poet? how do you know when you're a Poet?

Answer 1

A poet is someone who writes poetry, so if you write poetry, then you're a poet.

Answer 2

Let's distinguish: Just because you write a poem for a class or something doesn't really make you a poet.
When you consitantly write poetry to express yourself with no outside source asking you to do so, you're a poet. If you go to open mic nights and read them, or share them with other poets for feedback, you're a poet, and if you publish your writing, you're a poet.

Answer 3

When you write poetry.