Who is considered the poet of the past, and who is the poet of the future?

There is no single, universally recognized "poet of the past" or "poet of the future"; instead, these terms can refer to various influential figures who represent the past and emerging voices shaping contemporary poetry. However, the Sumerian poet Enheduanna is the earliest known named poet, and figures like Geoffrey Chaucer represent the foundational period of English literature. For the future, poets who incorporate modern themes and digital forms, or those who offer visionary perspectives on society and the human condition, can be considered poets of the future.