Trees by Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918)
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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.
Note on pic above: One of my husband’s favorite poems from his childhood who reminded me of it when I asked which poem he’d like me to associate with his picture– the request for which was made by a friend.
