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Spirit of Trees: Poetry

There is a vast collection of poetry about trees. Posted below is a small, suggestive sampling. The first group includes full text of poems and is alphabetical by author. Either the poems are in public domain or contributors have given permission for posting here. These are followed by a group of links to more tree poems available on the web.

Please consult the section for curricular resources section for websites offering original poetry by children.

Breath by J. Daniel Beaudry

For the Future by Wendell Berry

Woods by Wendell Berry

Very Tall Trees by Laura J. Bobrow

Cocoon by Moyra Caldecott

Fern-Leafed Beech by Moyra Caldecott

An October Astonishment by Garth Gilchrist

Can You Hear by Garth Gilchrist

A Blessing for the Woods by Michael S. Glaser

The Presence of Trees by Michael S. Glaser

Pruning by Johanna Herrick

Two by Jean Linville

The Weeping Tree by Kathleen Lohr

Waiting for a Message by Rochelle Mass

Controlling Memories by Rochelle Mass

Lord, the air smells good... by Rumi

Think Like A Tree by Karen Shragg

The Tree (A Poem and Song) by Tom Splitt



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