The Greek verb ποιεω [poi้o (= I make or create)], gave rise to three words: ποιητης [poiet?s (= the one who creates)], ποιησις [poํesis (= the act of creation)] and ποιημα [poํema (= the thing created)]. From these we get three English words: poet (the creator), poesy (the creation) and poem (the created). A poet is therefore one who creates and poetry is what the poet creates. The underlying concept of the poet as creator is not uncommon. For example, in Anglo-Saxon a poet is a scop (shaper or maker) and in Scots makar.