* Vast Number of Poems: There are countless poems written throughout history, from ancient times to the present day.
* Private Poems: Many poems are written for personal reasons and never intended for publication. These might be:
* Personal Journals: Poems written as reflections in diaries or notebooks.
* Family Poems: Poems written for specific family members or events.
* Unfinished Works: Poems that were never completed or deemed ready for sharing.
* Lost and Forgotten: Many poems have been lost due to:
* Accidental Destruction: Fires, floods, or simply the passage of time.
* Lack of Preservation: Poems written on perishable materials may not have survived.
* Unknown Authors: Some poems may be attributed to anonymous authors or have been lost to history.
* Limited Access: Some poems may be housed in private collections or archives, making them inaccessible to the public.
Therefore, it's impossible to know how many poems have been published, and even more difficult to determine the percentage.