Trees Poem by Joyce Kilmer

Trees

Rating: 4.3


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;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Topic(s) of this poem: trees
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Paul Anthony 12 December 2012

So simple, so beautiful. I'm not really a nature man but I'll tip my hat next time I pass a tree.

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Tony Karas 12 December 2012

Sublimely beautiful and so simple... real elegance with words. No wonder she's a master!

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Rashida C M 20 January 2013

Kilmer's writing style is so simple and it make me more nature friendly

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Shahzia Batool 12 December 2012

A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Great!

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Carol G. 20 March 2013

Sorry Tony K. but Joyce Kilmer is not a she!

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Robert Lang 20 December 2023

One of the best, up there with "If" and such a tragedy for humanity that the author was " killed in action"11

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Sandra Feldman 26 October 2022

Every single word is Perfect! Every time I read it, I cry. Just can't get over the beauty and intense love and poetry that in its verses never dies

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 26 October 2022

I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree......True! Fully agree with the Poet.....To my Favourite

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 26 October 2022

Absolutely beautiful poem on tree. One of my favourite poems by Joyce Kilmer.

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Sandra Feldman 26 October 2022

The most beautiful and felt exposition. Of a tree. Poetry at its absolutely, BEST!

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