All The Climate Feels

by Treesong

Climate change brings up a wide range of emotions. All The Climate Feels is a poetic exploration of the climate crisis, climate justice, and how it feels to be alive in times of profound change.

Treesong’s climate change poetry draws on his experiences as a father, husband, author, talk radio host, climate communicator, and Real-Life Superhero. All poems are free verse with style influenced by a combination of literary poets and the spoken word stylings of the Southern Illinois poetry scene. Tone within and among the poems varies widely, exploring feelings of utter despair, ecstatic inspiration, righteous indignation, somber reflection, moments of humor, and beyond.

This poetry collection helps the reader explore their “climate feels” and reflect on the role of the climate crisis in their lives and the world beyond their doorstep.

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2023

About the author

Treesong is a father, husband, author, community organizer, talk radio host, and Real Life Superhero living in Southern Illinois. He writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, mostly about climate change.

When he's not writing or spending time with his family, Treesong supports social justice, racial justice, and climate justice efforts in his community. He hosts a community radio show called Your Community Spirit with an emphasis on climate change news, unique holidays, and local events. He's also the branch leader of a superhero-themed community service group called Illinois Initiative.

For more information for Treesong's latest writing projects and Real-Life Superhero adventures, visit Treesong's official website at treesong.org.

Reviews

[Vegetarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

"All the Climate Feels" by Treesong offers a poignant and multifaceted exploration of the emotional landscape surrounding climate change.

Drawing on his diverse experiences that he describes as "a father, husband, author, and Real-Life Superhero", Treesong crafts a collection of climate change poetry that delves into the depths of despair, moments of inspiration, and everything in between. Through free verse influenced by both literary traditions and the spoken word culture of Southern Illinois, Treesong captures the essence of climate crisis, climate justice, and the profound changes shaping our world.

What distinguishes or sets apart "All the Climate Feels" is its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and perspectives on the climate crisis. Each poem invites readers to reflect on their own "climate feels" and consider the role of environmental upheaval in their lives and communities.

By blending personal narratives with universal themes, Treesong creates a compelling narrative that transcends traditional boundaries of poetry, making this collection a valuable addition to the discourse on climate change.

You want to think inspirationally now and then about our historical place in climate crises, then try some or all of these poems.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOTE: I received a free eBook copy of this book from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers (March 2023).

As its title suggests, "All The Climate Feels" is a collection of poetry on the climate crisis. Treesong's verses explore the impact of climate change on multiple facets of the human psyche, diving into the feelings of confusion, ruefulness, distress, and helplessness that the common person encounters when confronting the misguided and malicious decisions of the powers that be that got the world to this emergency. This does not make for light reading, yet Treesong's message could not be more timely. "All The Climate Feels" is best digested one poem at a time, reading each line aloud to feel the impact of his messages. The collection begs to be performed at a live poetry slam. Standouts include "First It Came" (modelled after Martin Niemoller's classic confession "First They Came" to illustrate the impending dangers of rising sea levels) and "#ExxonKnew," imagining what happened to the first climate scientist at Exxon who realized what a predicament the world was in. This collection should be required reading not just for any activist, but anyone who remotely cares.

[ELVIA P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

All The Climate Feels is a stirring and deeply reflective collection of poetry that captures the wide spectrum of emotions surrounding the climate crisis. Treesong’s work blends personal experience, social awareness, and environmental advocacy with a mastery of free verse that resonates both intellectually and emotionally. Each poem evokes feelings ranging from despair and indignation to hope, humor, and inspiration, inviting readers to examine their own relationship with the planet and the changes unfolding around them.

What makes this collection remarkable is its ability to balance emotional intensity with clarity of message. Treesong’s voice is authentic, powerful, and engaging, drawing on his roles as a parent, communicator, and observer of the world. Readers will find themselves reflecting deeply, laughing, grieving, and ultimately inspired to consider the impact of the climate crisis in both personal and global contexts. This is a collection that challenges, enlightens, and moves the heart.