How much can a poet expect to earn from a single published poem?

Question

I mean if they got paid at all, and were a newcomer to the scene, roughly how much could a poet expect?

PS, I'm not a poet myself, I'm just curious!

Answer 1

Most literary journals pay only in copies.  That is, a published poet receives no money, just one or two copies of the magazine.

Some poets make a bit of money by selling their books or by being paid for public readings.  But most do not earn a living from their poetry.

Answer 2

A poem has the same potential as a painting or piece of pottery. Some are worth millions. Some are worth fifty cents.

Answer 3

Pens and paper                                            $ 1500.00

Coffee                                                                 500.00

Dr. visits / Medication                                     5000.00

1 poem that's worth something                       Priceless

Answer 4

wel they would gain lots of self confidence.

it depends about the money how good the poem is and the company that the poem was sold to