Trees by Joyce Kilmer (1914)
The poem describes a forest ecosystem where trees are the dominant feature. It portrays the beauty and majesty of nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of living organisms within an environment. The speaker expresses admiration for the natural world, emphasizing its importance and value.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual · 120 words
First lines
(For Mrs. Henry Mills Alden)
I think that I shall never see 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;
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual, Romanticism, Lyric
- Length: 120 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem that employs lyrical language and structure to convey its themes.
- Nature — The poem focuses on the beauty and significance of trees, highlighting their relationship with the earth and spirituality.
- Spiritual — The poem reflects on the divine aspect of nature and the connection between the natural world and a higher power.
- Romanticism — The work embodies romantic ideals by celebrating nature and expressing deep emotional connections to it.
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Poetry · Nature · Trees · Beauty · Symbolism · Imagery · Language · Rhythm · Meter · Free Verse · American Literature · Early 20th Century