Tree Verse: A Collection of Tree Poems

by John Benzee

From conifers to deciduous, Tree Verse is a celebration and exploration of trees. Life, growth, and decay mingle as fifty poems detail the daily lives and struggles of the many diverse trees that are found throughout the United States. Natural imagery is brought to life in vivid verse that often personifies trees in their natural habitats. The unique features and significance of trees (for example, the age of sequoias, the strength of hickory, or the sweet sap of a sugar maple) make up the core of the poems. Tree Verse reveals the unnoticed or overlooked wonders of trees, which provide us with the bounty and presence of nature.

60 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2017

About the author

John Benzee is passionate about nature and the outdoors. When not exploring outside, he can be found writing, film-making, reading, or expressing his creativity elsewhere. He lives in Western New York.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like poetry and I like trees, but I apparently do not enjoy poetry about trees. The exception was the poem “Joshua Tree” in this collection.