One of these poets will die. (We won't tell you who.) Needless to say, that person's role will be "short-lived."

Harriet Heartly - President of The Poets Turntable

She feels that some of the members aren't serious enough about their craft. 

Perry Sharpe - The president of Sharpe Letter Openers

He's thinking of selling the family business to seek his fame as a full-time poet. 

Rose Prettel - Florist and flower expert

Her verse has a certain air about it. Some people would call it an odor.

Wilma Woolly - Knitter and clothes designer

Her elaborate sweaters are sold to tourists for top dollar. She includes a personalized poem in every sale.

Seymour Lee - The owner of Won Tun Tree's

He has the most popular Cantonese restaurant in the city, and has been known to recite his poetry to customers between courses.

Ben Tameter - The poet laureate of the state

He was appointed by the governor to write verse and rhymes for official events.

Charity Homes - Acclaimed poetess

Her works have been published in seven foreign countries. She's achieved more fame overseas than she has in her own backyard. 

Jonah Sweeps - The custodian at City Hall

He has access to all sorts of official records when no one else is around. They are the inspiration for much of his poetry.

Sue P. Cooper - The head baker at The Arrow Bakery 

She has all of the ingredients to become a noteworthy poet.

Sherry Yujest - A budding comedienne 

Her works take a humorous look at life and love among the people she knows.  

Arpy Emms - Mechanic and part-time chauffeur

He's been driving people crazy with his unusual rhymes.