A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in …

But only God can make a tree. Copyright Credit: Joyce Kilmer, “Trees” from Poetry 2, no. 5 (August 1915): 153.

Alfred Joyce Kilmer (1886 – 1918) is best known for his poem, "Trees," but he actually produced quite a large volume of work. Had his life not ended so tragically early, many believe he would …

Despite its deceptive simplicity in rhyme and meter, "Trees" is notable for its use of personification and anthropomorphic imagery: the tree of the poem, which Kilmer depicts as female, is …

Apr 28, 2023 · A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree …

Apr 29, 2022 · Trees was written in 1913, inspired by the beauty of the natural world, written one afternoon in Kilmer's family home in Mahwah, New Jersey. He published it as the titled work in …

Poems about trees evoke the majesty of nature, celebrating their graceful branches and swaying leaves, symbolizing resilience and growth.

Oct 4, 2023 · Your family will enjoy this well-loved poem from my printables shop. Print off and read “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer with your children as part of your tree unit study.

May 13, 2011 · Joyce Kilmer was an American writer and poet mainly remembered for a short poem titled "Trees", which was published in the collection Trees and Other Poems in 1914. …

A collection of tree poems, tree poetry, and poems about trees. All types of tree poems from a variety of writers and time periods.