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The Tree Said No: Poems of Nature, Self-discovery, and Personal Growth
A debut collection of 25 poems from Clara Mae Blackwell.
In the tree said no , Clara Mae offers tender, contemplative poems, where the extraordinary emerges from the everyday. Through careful observation of the natural world, this collection traces a profound journey from witness to awakening.
The first section invites readers to slow down and notice. These poems remind us that the world is always speaking, if only we remember how to listen.
The second section turns inward, exploring the inevitable work of self-discovery. These are poems of reckoning—honest, vulnerable, and ultimately healing.
The final section offers integration and transcendence—poems that speak to our deepest longings for purpose, connection, and the courage to keep growing.
With imagery that lingers and insights that illuminate, this collection is a meditation on presence, resilience, and the quiet revolution of paying attention. Perfect for readers who find solace in nature, seek meaning in simplicity, and believe that transformation arrives through gentle persistence.
In the tree said no , Clara Mae offers tender, contemplative poems, where the extraordinary emerges from the everyday. Through careful observation of the natural world, this collection traces a profound journey from witness to awakening.
The first section invites readers to slow down and notice. These poems remind us that the world is always speaking, if only we remember how to listen.
The second section turns inward, exploring the inevitable work of self-discovery. These are poems of reckoning—honest, vulnerable, and ultimately healing.
The final section offers integration and transcendence—poems that speak to our deepest longings for purpose, connection, and the courage to keep growing.
With imagery that lingers and insights that illuminate, this collection is a meditation on presence, resilience, and the quiet revolution of paying attention. Perfect for readers who find solace in nature, seek meaning in simplicity, and believe that transformation arrives through gentle persistence.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2025
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October 24, 2025
I went searching for a book of poetry revolving around nature and found this lovely collection. The poems are simple but provoke the reader to interpret their meaning in a personal way. One of my favorite bits of this collection comes from the poem ‘The Sting’ in which the author writes:
"I didn’t provoke.
Didn’t poke.
Didn’t threaten.
I was just there.
Wrong place.
Wrong time.
Right target, I guess."
And I just found it stuck in my brain. I kept thinking about that one part several days later and I feel like that’s the sign of a good read when it sticks with you.
"I didn’t provoke.
Didn’t poke.
Didn’t threaten.
I was just there.
Wrong place.
Wrong time.
Right target, I guess."
And I just found it stuck in my brain. I kept thinking about that one part several days later and I feel like that’s the sign of a good read when it sticks with you.
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