Speaker

Definition: The person speaking in the poem, not the person reading the poem.

Example: Still an irritating wind;
Vestiges of stubborn grey –
Jibing us of recent winter blight.

It’s coming though – like perky breasts
Pushing through a blouse –
Teasing, pleasing in it’s tantalising play:

Warmth of youth in April sun –
Simmering off depression,
Brains retuned; remapped for fun.

April is a portal –
Smoothly transitions
Delicate dispositions – suchlike mine,

Easing hunched bodies into
Summery smiles.

I just picked a ramdom poem.

Significance: The speaker of the poem is not always the poet. oh god, what's the significance?! : /