Tree

by Natalie Whittaker

In Tree, Natalie Whittaker is writing about her personal experience of stillbirth and the mental illness that can follow such a traumatic event. It is a subject that is still rarely addressed in poetry, writing or conversation. That she is able to do so here, in eighteen intricate, carefully crafted poems, in a way that is engaging, communicative, distressing and yet also beautiful, is a testament to her abilities as a poet, her strong grasp on the power of language and the power of her imagination. With these powers, she brings a harrowing subject close up and enables the reader to truly feel, to see, to understand, to share. It is a brave and necessary work, wonderfully and heart-breakingly realised.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2021

Reviews

[Ellie Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars?

[Carrie Etter]

A really moving pamphlet of poems about the author's experience of stillbirth and grief.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly moving, a sucker punch of emotion yet crafted exquisitely