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Tree Poems | Examples of Tree Poetry

Tree Poems - Examples of all types of tree poetry to share and read. This list of tree poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of tree poetry. This list of works about tree is an excellent resource for examples on how to write tree poems.
Premium Member DELPHIC
“The forest is my loyal friend A Delphic shrine to me.” Emerson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Slash, Loblolly, and Jelecote~curious names for the majestic pine and eucalypt, ...Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, tree,
Form: Free verse



Old Tree
soul very delight of a lovely sight so rare to see so old tree...Read the rest...
Categories: tree,
Form: Monoku
Deep Respect
stranger tree so rare deep respect to so old trees two thousands years old...Read the rest...
Categories: tree,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member In Darkening Woods
deeper, deeper plunge in darkening woods branches fallen cross your way as you fall where once you stood sunlight gone ...Read the rest...
Categories: tree, dark, imagination, sound, sun,
Form: Imagism
Premium Member A Fine Tree
In my neighborhood, stands a fine tree where my good boys and I go to pee But who has to go worst is the one who goes first, so they all get in line behind me! ...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, dog, tree,
Form: Limerick



Premium Member Pillow Talk
Napping under a weeping willow He used a pine cone for a pillow It was quite a surprise He saw two beady eyes Turned out to be an armadillo...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, tree,
Form: Limerick
L Plus R Forever
True love everlasting is carved into trees, Who of the two will eventually cede? There cannot be question as to which prevails longer, Bark slowly heals as the heart grows still fonder Yet heartbreak cuts deeper than knife’s...Read the rest...
Categories: tree, anger, appreciation, caregiving, death,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Clean Air
We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need? Quote by: Lee lacocca The air that we breathe must be clean Too many infections we’ve seen Difficulty breathing Is a horrid feeling To keep air...Read the rest...
Categories: care, sea, tree,
Form: Limerick
THE QUEUE
THE QUEUE It looks like a male at that yew. I’m surprised: don’t know about you. For I’ve always thought That, when taken short, It’s only the women that queue ...Read the rest...
Categories: animal, tree,
Form: Limerick
Premium Member Mapmaker
Midday moon with face of milky white, looks to be mapping out this green, green meander. Friend of the Magnolia near stream's muck. Cartographer and minder of meanders....Read the rest...
Categories: moon, tree,
Form: Pleiades
Premium Member Owl
Our tawny little bird, old world avian is out on a limb today. Often seen peeking face of angel or small child, or demon from knotty oval hole in our tree....Read the rest...
Categories: bird, tree,
Form: Pleiades
Premium Member Inquisitive Tree
The tree stood tall, looking at me, as if iit had eyes looking exquisitely Staring with questions, I have no answer for Grounded in life with deep roots to the core Strong, enduring, through all seasons to face Many trees...Read the rest...
Categories: introspection, tree,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member - Crowning -
Categories: beauty, nature, tree,
Form: Tanka
Sequoia
Born to a land unspoiled and free The mighty sequoia was on the ascendancy Ancient elders stood erect and proud Free from threats to pierce a cloud Out of nowhere came a destructive presence Little creatures with a cold, dark...Read the rest...
Categories: tree, change, death, farewell, heartbreak,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Cherry Blossom Orchard
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ cherry blossom orchard ocean of trees full with- fallen winds teased ...Read the rest...
Categories: tree,
Form: Monoku

Specific Types of Tree Poems

Read wonderful tree poetry on the following sub-topics: beautiful, christmas, family, haiku, house, life, memorial, oak, personification, planting, rhyme, roots, shape, willow, and more.

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